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Wednesday, June 6, 2018

Artistic Statement Workshop at Primary Stages

The Artistic Statement is a deeply dreaded, but required, field of most playwright development opportunities. This 2-day workshop will help you conquer the overwhelming task of writing about yourself and your work.


Instructor: Stefanie Zadravec (Writer, The Electric Baby at Two River Theatre Company)
Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24 11:00am – 3:00pm


This workshop might be for you if:

  • You are applying or planning to apply to play development labs, conferences, MFA programs, grants, or fellowships that require an artistic statement.
  • Your current artistic statement isn’t highlighting your unique voice and vital perspective.


In this workshop you will:

  • Create a mock application essay prior to the start of the workshop as a jumping-off point.
  • Complete writing exercises and participate in class discussion to learn how to make your statement—and your application as a whole—more competitive.
  • Discuss practical tips on articulating how your work is special and relevant.


By the end of this workshop you will have

  • A solid working draft of a compelling artistic statement.
  • The know-how to mold and reshape your artistic statement to complement any application.
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.

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