Introduction to Playwriting
In this six week course students will explore the basics of writing an original playscript.
CHERYL R. MCCLURG
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(74)
What's included
6 live meetings
5 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Ah, we're all writers, aren't we? We all like to make up stories or rewrite ones that already exist! This class will allow students to put those thoughts down on paper in an orderly, well thought out way, in the style of a play script. Scripting is different than writing a story, because it takes into context a stage, a set, entrances and exits of characters, and other unique factors. However, good writing is the same for any style in that it must include an interesting plot, a conflict, and a resolution. Following is the week by week breakdown of the class. Week 1 - Story basics: The story arc and discussion; examples Week 2 - How script writing differs from traditional writing; explore scripting a well-known short story Week 3 - Brainstorming ideas; learning to outline Week 4 - From outline to script; begin working on scripts in class Week 5 - Sharing short scenes in class Week 6 - Final scripts; read through portions of each student's work Hope you can join us for a fun venture through the art of playwriting!
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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
4.8
74reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi! I teach/direct students age 6-college and have been doing that in various positions for over 20 years. The classes I've taught have covered characterization, staging, improvisation, script-writing, etc.
I am the former Education Director at Germantown Community Theatre, and have also taught/directed high school, junior college, and summer theatre programs.
I absolutely love watching students grow as they participate in theatre. There is really nothing else that challenges them on so many levels including creativity, critical thinking, self-confidence, teamwork, communication skills, time management, focus, as well as learning about literature, author's intent, and the list goes on...
Decades ago, when I finished my student teaching experience I vowed I would never have anything to do with teaching children again... Haha! Never say never :)
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Live Group Class
$65
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
55 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
4-8 learners per class
