This course is designed for individuals eager to explore the essential principles of playwrighting. Participants will engage in a comprehensive examination of the foundational elements and structural framework inherent in dramatic writing for the stage. Aspiring playwrights will partake in creative exercises, in-depth play analysis, curated reading assignments, and targeted writing prompts aimed at refining their skills and equipping them with the essential tools to embark on their journey of playwriting.

By the conclusion of the course, each participant will have crafted a first draft of a one-act play.

Requirements include a word processor, commitment to reading between sessions, and a weekly output of ten pages of written material.

This class welcomes those with no prior experience and is particularly suited for individuals who possess a curiosity for playwrighting, a connection to the theater, or aspirations to become a playwright.