Introduction to Playwriting: Workshop
TDM CKR
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Course Information
Description
This workshop is an introduction to writing for the stage through intensive reading and in-depth written exercises. Each student will explore the fundamentals and possibilities of playwriting by generating short scripts and completing a one act play with an eye towards both experimental and traditional narrative styles. Readings will examine various ways of creating dramatic art and include work from contemporary playwrights such as Ayad Aktar, Clare Barron, Aleshea Harris, Young Jean Lee, Taylor Mac, and Sanaz Toossi as well established work from Edward Albbe, Caryl Churchill, Suzan Lori-Parks, and Harold Pinter.
Course Notes
TDM CKR is the same course as ENGLISH CKR. Admission is based on submitted samples of writing. For information on specific application requirements, please see the English Department's Creative Writing web page. This course satisfies the “Practical" requirement for TDM concentrators and Secondary Field students.
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
