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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

  • Unfortunately, the Dojo space is not wheelchair accessible.

  • 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

-

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.

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