We are so excited to add TWO new sections of classes at Primary Stages ESPA this Summer: First Draft with Crystal Skillman and Rewriting Your Draft with Stefanie Zadravec.
Wednesdays from 6:30pm – 9:30pm
June 19, 26, July 10, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21
This 8-week class at Primary Stages ESPA will guide you through the development of your first draft. Crystal's section is a class of the IMAGINATION. This class will be very much focused on what you are passionate to write a full-length about and what is theatrical – and what MUST be a play.
This class might be for you if you:
- Are a playwright of any level looking to start the first draft of your new play.
- Are starting out in the world of playwriting or want to write your first play.
- Want concrete deadlines and constructive feedback to encourage you to get your ideas on the page.
In this class you will:
- Bring in new pages to hear them read aloud in class.
- Strengthen your writing skills with exercises and assignments from your instructor.
- Engage in discussion with fellow writers, making connections with your artistic peers.
By the end of this class you will:
- Have a solid start on—or even complete!—a first draft of a full-length play.
- Be ready for our Completing Your Draft class!
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Mondays from 6:30pm – 9:30pm
June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 29, August 5, 1
As soon as you finish your last line of dialogue, the need for rewrites begins. This 8-week class will help you tackle the revision process and develop a stronger version of your play.
This class might be for you if you:
- Have a fully completed draft of a full-length play and you are ready to begin rewrites. (If you are unsure if your play fits the parameters of this class, please contact us!)
- Want to be challenged in a classroom environment that is run like a professional playwriting workshop.
- Are a new or returning Primary Stages ESPA writer.
In this class you will:
- Start by articulating and addressing your goals for this new draft.
- Present longer chunks of text (20-30 pages) every other week.
- Receive feedback and response to your work from the group, filtered through a series of prompts given by Stefanie.
- Complete writing exercises to inspire you to ask new questions of your play, look at it from various angles, and deconstruct it.
By the end of this class you will:
- Have a stronger draft of your play.
- Be adept at giving and receiving useful feedback to work that is in-process.
- Have the tools you need to transform any first draft into a more streamlined, compelling work that’s ready to be heard.
- Be ready to apply for The Second Draft.
Our award-winning faculty, comprised of working professionals in the field, provides practical skills and expert guidance in a collaborative community atmosphere.
Primary Stages ESPA provides students easy and convenient payment plans to break up tuition. For more information, call 212.840.9705 x215 or email espa@primarystages.org.