Primary Stages Einhorn School of Performing Arts (ESPA) offers classes online open to writers in New York, New Mexico, New Zealand, and everywhere in between. The following classes are available online starting in February:
This class will guide you through the development of your first draft, providing concrete deadlines and constructive feedback that will encourage you to get your ideas on the page. You can expect to leave the class with a working first draft and a refined set of skills for writing—and finishing—your next play.
Instructors: Caridad Svich (Writer, 2012 OBIE Winner for Lifetime Achievement) and Jen Silverman (Writer, The Moors at Yale Rep)
This class will begin by establishing individualized writing goals to conquer over ten weeks. Whether you choose to embark on a rewrite of your entire play or focus on individual scenes, writing exercises and online lectures will inspire you to ask new questions of your play, look at it from various angles, and deconstruct it with individualized feedback.
This online class is for playwrights who want the tools to transition from stage to screen. By the end of the semester, you’ll be well on your way to a submission-worthy pilot and have the means to create powerful, distinctive, and commercially-viable television.
ESPA is a home for all artists, in all stages of their careers. We provide students easy and convenient payment plans to break up tuition. For more information, call 212.840.9705 x211 or email espa@primarystages.org.