Introduction to Playwriting 2024
I am pleased to announce that my original ten-week Introduction to Playwriting course will be offered again in 2024, taking a new group of writers on a creative journey of discovery.
Register now to confirm your space!
Course details...
Start date
Tuesday 6th August 2024
Times
Tuesdays, 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Locations
Weekly classes will be held at The Dojo
Basement Theatre, Lower Greys Avenue, Auckland CBD
The public reading will be presented at Pitt St. Theatre
78 Pitt Street, Auckland CBD
Cost
$400
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Unfortunately, the Dojo space is not wheelchair accessible.
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Limited to 10 people, aged 18 years and over.
Course Schedule
Date
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Location
Session
Tuesday 6th August
Week 1
The Dojo
Getting Started / Dramatic Action
Tuesday 13th August
Week 2
The Dojo
Dramatic Structure on Stage
Tuesday 20th August
Week 3
The Dojo
Character
Tuesday 27th August
Week 4
The Dojo
Dialogue
Tuesday 3rd September
Week 5
The Dojo
Plot / Subplot (1st draft deadline)
Between sessions
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Via Zoom
1:2:1 Tutorial #1
Tuesday 10th September
Week 6
The Dojo
Setting / Immersive Writing
Tuesday 17th September
Week 7
The Dojo
Scenes on Trial (2nd draft deadline)
Tuesday 24th September
Week 8
The Dojo
Table read
Between sessions
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Via Zoom
1:2:1 Tutorial #2
Tuesday 15th October
Week 9
Pitt St. Theatre
Public Reading
Tuesday 22nd October
Week 10
The Dojo
The Business of Playwriting and Beyond
Note: There are no classes on Tuesday 1st and Tuesday 8th October (school holidays).
We will take a two-week break to complete final drafts following the table read.
Register Now...
Thank you for your interest in this course.
To secure your place, please fill out the form below and click 'Pay Now' to finalise your registration through PayPal. Upon completion, you will receive a confirmation email which will contain the recommended reading/viewing list in preparation for the course start date.