Beginning Playwriting
S06, S07
Caridad Svich, Sherry Kramer
A pragmatic approach to the writing of plays, this class focuses on structural and technical skills, objective approaches to imagination, constructive reading of dramatic texts; and exposure to key guideline works (Baker, Packard, Egri, et al.). The goal is to write effective original dramatic material, with selected Night of Scenes public readings a possibility, when appropriate. Evaluation of students will be measured by growth-line of student during term, class participation in discussion, giving evidence of structural knowledge, and quality and volume of the written work itself (30–60 pages).