This course is designed to develop the writer’s individual theatrical style through the

writing of scenes which will culminate in a full-length play.

• Students will explore the dimensions of writing for the stage through key areas of craft,

including language, dialogue, the essentials of dramatic form, and structure.

• They will also focus on dramatic tension (behavior, action, and the spoken word) and

character–fulfilling theme through the depiction of characters with distinct voices and

histories.

• This course is designed to give the student the fundamentals of play construction and

theory, using writing techniques and exercise, and in-class feedback.

• The class will culminate with a final presentation in which the class participants will act

as director, *actors, producer, and stage management.

• *Actors will be the students in the class, or the students in the class will act as a panel to

select various actors from outside the class to perform roles as needed.

To be successful in this class students need to highly self-motivated and passionate about this

area of study.

Pre-requisites:  Must have a love of writing and the ability to work as a group