Writing Workshop for Teens (Fall 2023)
$75
Instructor: Crystal Skillman
Class Date: Dec 3, 10, 17, Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25
Workshop Duration: 12 Weeks
Course Credits: Two
Maximum Students: 15
AST: 2pm-3:30pm
EST: 1pm-2:30pm
CST: 12pm-1:30pm
MST: 11am-12:30pm
PST: 10am-11:30am
AKST: 9am-10:30am
HST: 8am-9:30am
This course is designed for teens who have already discovered playwriting and would like to further develop their skills.
Led by award-winning playwright Crystal Skillman, you will meet weekly to read, share, and discuss dramatic writing. Using techniques from TV, podcasting, comic book, and musical theatre writing, you'll be led through several creative methods of writing and exposed to several mediums that stem from the dramatic arts to see what works for you. Open and empathetic sharing of feedback will also be explored. You'll also be expected to share and contribute in class and make time to write between sessions.
Whether you've written a monologue for yourself, a ten-minute play for a competition, or a full-length play just for fun, this workshop will help you find what works and what work you can do to make your work even better.
This course is open to new and returning students – there will be something for everyone!
- Refunds
The Dramatists Guild does not provide refunds; however, it is possible to receive credit towards a future course instead. Please email dginstitute@dramatistsguild.com for more information.
Unfortunately, DG is unable to offer financial aid at this time.
- Financial Aid
Unfortunately, at this time financial aid is not available.
- Instructors and Community
The faculty at the Dramatists Guild is comprised of some of the country’s leading playwrights, songwriters, educators, and industry professionals. Please be aware that instructors are subject to change prior to the start of the semester. In the unlikely event that such a change does occur, all DG students will be notified as soon as possible.
The Dramatists Guild endeavors to create a safe space in which all students feel encouraged to participate as freely and confidently as possible. Although we generally try to group students by skill level, writers from a variety of backgrounds will inevitably be in class together. Students are expected to be inclusive, communicative, and welcoming to one another, regardless of previous writing experience.
All students should arrive on time to class, disengage from electronic media (other than the Zoom platform upon which the class is taking place), and remain present for the entire class period. Please note that the Guild is unable to record any courses. If you are unable to attend a class, it is your responsibility to contact your instructor, in advance of your planned absence, in order to coordinate a sufficient make-up strategy.
- Class Sizes
Unless otherwise noted, all foundation classes have a maximum of 14-15 students and all writing workshops (including specialty writing workshops) have a maximum of 10 students.
The number of students in each course is limited in order to ensure that every participant has a meaningful classroom experience.
- Contact Us
Feel free to email us at dginstitute@dramatistsguild.com, or call the Guild office at (212) 398-9366.