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Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Spring Writing Classes at Primary Stages ESPA!

Spring 2020 classes at Primary Stages ESPA are now open for enrollment! Here are just some of the classes in our lineup of opportunities in the writing department:

This class will guide you through the development of your first draft, providing concrete deadlines, constructive feedback, and a collaborative environment that will encourage you to get your ideas on the page.
Instructors:
MĂȘlisa Annis (Writer, Director, Dramaturg; Faculty, NYU Tisch)
Adam Kraar (Writer, New World Rhapsody at MTC)
Eddie Sanchez (Writer, Barefoot Boy with Shoes On at Primary Stages)
Crystal Skillman (Writer, Geek, Open, Mary and Max)

Instructors: 
Stefanie Zadravec (Writer, The Electric Baby at Two River)
Suzanne Bradbeer (Writer, Confederates (Kilroys Honorable Mention))
As soon as you finish your last line of dialogue, the need for rewrites begins. This class will help you tackle the revision process and develop a stronger version of your play.

Instructor: Kate Moira Ryan (Writer (with Judy Gold), 25 Questions for a Jewish Mother)
Study the specialized set of rules for comedy, which are vastly different from the dramatic form. Shape your ideas, structure your plot, develop believable characters, and write witty dialogue.

Instructor: MĂȘlisa Annis (Writer, Director, and Dramaturg; Faculty, NYU Tisch)
Build a toolbox of the fundamentals, so your first play (and each play you write after that!) can be built on a strong foundation.

Instructor: Caridad Svich (Writer, 2012 OBIE Winner for Lifetime Achievement)
This online class will guide you through the development of your first draft, letting you get your ideas on the page from anywhere!

Instructor: Allison Robbins (TV/Screenwriting Faculty, NYU Film School and Tisch)
Focus on the core elements of writing a 1-hour dramatic series spec script—based on an existing series—from premise to outline to completed teleplay.

Instructor: Allison Robbins (TV/Screenwriting Faculty, NYU Film School and Tisch)
Focus on the core elements of writing an original 1-hour dramatic series pilot—from premise to outline to completed teleplay.

Instructor: Stefanie Zadravec (Writer, The Electric Baby at Two River)
Conquer the overwhelming task of writing about yourself and your work.

Classes begin in January. Start and end dates vary. Click here for the full list of writing classes.

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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