Writing for television has the potential to be not only artistically satisfying, but lucrative as well—just ask Aaron Sorkin from "The Newsroom", Sarah Treem from "The Affair", or Joshua Allen from "Empire". This 2-day workshop at Primary Stages ESPA is your opportunity to learn the structure and language of television writing so you can work to join the ranks of these distinguished playwrights-turned-television writers.Instructor: Jonathan Caren (Writer, "The Sinner" Season 3 for USA, "A Million Little Things" for ABC, "Rise" for NBC, and "Gypsy" for Netflix)Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 2111:00am – 4:00pm both daysThis class might be for you if you:
- Are a playwright who wants the tools to transition from stage to screen.
- Need a stronger grasp of the components of this form and want to start writing.
In this class you will:
- Discuss the elements of a television script, particularly focusing on structure, form, and language.
- Do exercises to understand the form and put these elements into practice.
- Bring in a basic pilot idea that you would like to explore within class, addressing character, story arc, structure, and what a pilot would look like and need to include.
By the end of this class you will:
- Have a broad understanding of the components of television writing.
- Be able to use these tools to develop an idea of your own into a pilot.
- Be ready to write in our full-length Television Writing class!
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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Thursday, July 11, 2019
Newly Added Television Writing Workshop this Summer at Primary Stages ESPA
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