March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13, 27, May 4

Sundays from 1:00pm – 3:00pm ET

via Zoom

NEW STUDENT RATE: $460

RETURNING STUDENT RATE: $400

Screenwriting is a specialized craft with its own set of dramatic writing principles. In this 7-week class with screenwriter and playwright Daniel Talbott, you will learn the ways that film allows writers to tell stories in an infinite range of styles, from special effects-charged blockbusters to the intimate indie projects.

This class might be for you if you:

• Are a playwright who wants the tools to transition from stage to screen.
• Need a stronger grasp of the components of this form and want to start writing.

In this class you will:

• Discuss the elements of a film script, particularly focusing on structure, form, and language.
• Apply the concepts of character development, visual storytelling, theme, plot, and dialogue to your own original work.
• Develop and discuss new stories as well as screenplays-in-progress, with assignments and feedback tailored to the needs of your projects.
• Explore techniques for maintaining that inspiration as you work through the challenges of this form.

By the end of this class you will have:

• A broad understanding of the components of screenwriting.
• A new short original screenplay and a strong foundation to begin work on a partial first draft of your film project.

Learn more about Daniel here.

March 17, 24, April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, June 2

Mondays from 6:30pm – 9:30pm ET

via Zoom

NEW STUDENT RATE: $560

RETURNING STUDENT RATE: $540

For the playwright, dialogue is one of the key ways to fully express character, relationships, and the world of the play. Through a series of dialogue exercises led by playwright Matthew Paul Olmos, you’ll hone your skills of dialogue writing in order to engage your audiences in a more meaningful way.

This class might be for you if you:

• Are a playwright of any level looking to deepen your work and enhance your dialogue skills.
• Want to stay committed to your writing without the pressure of having to write or work toward a draft of a play.
• Want concrete deadlines and constructive feedback specific to your dialogue skills.

In this class you will:

• Complete exercises and assignments to explore the tools of dialogue, specifically addressing characterization, exposition, over-writing, rhythm, and subtext.
• Study dialogue in other plays as sources of inspiration.
• Engage in discussion with fellow writers, making connections with your artistic peers.

By the end of this class you will have:

• The tools to create engaging, fully-formed dialogue that will compel audiences to lean into your work, as opposed to passively listening.
• A strong understanding of dialogue and be ready to apply it to your next play or draft.

Learn more about Matthew here.