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Theater is the oldest form of dramatic storytelling, and many still consider it the most electrifying. Nothing beats the intensity of actors sharing the same air as the audience. The laughs and gasps and tears happen live, on the spot. And a play can be staged anywhere, from an empty space surrounded by folding chairs to a plush Broadway house.
A play will not soar in performance unless it’s great on the page. In our courses, you will learn how to tell a story that is theatrical and produce-able as well as such playwriting craft elements as structure, plot, dialogue, setting, theme, scene development, and format. You will also learn how and where to market your work.
Whether you seek to write one-acts or full-lengths, traditional or experimental, we’ll show you how to write plays that will enthrall audiences. |
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Level I
Playwriting | 10-week Workshop
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Using a balance of lecture, exercise, and feedback on work from the instructor and classmates, this course gives students a firm grounding in all the basics of playwriting. Everything is presented in a clear, accessible manner.
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Write one/two short plays or begin a full-length play
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Lectures on basics of playwriting craft
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Writing exercises
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Present work for critique (two times) Playwriting I is for beginners or anyone who wants to brush up on the fundamentals.
(3.0 CEU)
| New York City Classes
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Tuition:
$420, Returning Students $390.
Registration Fee $25.
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| Online Classes
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Tuition:
$399, Returning Students $369.
Registration Fee $25.
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| Jul 9 |
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24 hrs. a day
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Advanced
Playwriting | 10-week Workshop
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Focusing on developing projects and receiving feedback from the instructor and classmates, this course helps students sharpen their skills and work toward completion of a produce-able play. Writers often repeat Playwriting II to continue their projects.
- Write one/two short plays or begin or refine a full-length play
- Lectures that expand on basics of playwriting craft
- Writing Exercises
- Present work for in-depth critique (two times)
Prerequisite: Playwriting I or the equivalent.
Which level is right for you? How to Choose a Level
(3.0 CEU)
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Tuition:
$399, Returning Students $369.
Registration Fee $25.
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| Jul 17 |
Wednesdays |
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24 hrs. a day
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Playwriting | One-Day in NYC
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The One-Day Intensives are fun, fast-paced immersions in a type of writing. You’ll get a mixture of brief lectures that hit the high-points and writing exercises that let you immediately try your hand at what you’ve just learned. The one-days provide an excellent overview of their fields, ideal for both the beginner and someone wanting a quick refresher course. Come in to class with a notepad, pen, and desire to learn. By the end of the day, you’ll be a more knowledgeable and skilled writer.
One-Days are for beginners or anyone who wants to brush up on the fundamentals.
One-Day Intensives are offered in NYC on Fridays and weekends throughout the year.
Gotham also offers two and four-week seminars, including: How to Get Published, Hit Send: Publishing Short Nonficiton, How to Blog, Nonfiction Book Proposal, and How to Sell Your Screenplay.
Topics include: structure, plot, character, dialogue, scene development, and getting produced
| New York City Classes
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Tuition:
$125.
Registration Fee $25.
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