THE CRAFT OF PLAYWRITING – The Details

Sunday, April 10^th & Sunday, April 17^th. 1:30pm- 6:00 pm.

Table Read/ Rehearsal: Saturday, May 14^th 1:30-6:00 pm.

About:

Creating a play is no easy task, but in our Playwriting boot-camp we’ll help you unlock your creative abilities to transform ideas into stories. We will discuss the creative process to drafting short scenes and plays in this 2-day weekend project.

Participants in THE CRAFT OF PLAYWRITING will:

• Experience what it’s like to compose original work
• Learn what it takes to commission your own work
• Meet Bay Area Playwrights and discuss what it takes to be the next upcoming playwright
• Select play material will be commissioned for San Francisco Playhouse Play Reading Series 2016-2017.
• Students will hear from guest speakers from Bay Area professionals.

Instructor Bio:

Kathleen Lee is the Education Director for the San Francisco Playhouse. As a recent graduate of San Francisco State University she double majored in theater and education while gaining first-hand experience as a teaching artist with grades k-12. She’s directed, stage managed, and designed shows ranging from Stage Beauty to RENT. She has a background in physical theatre, voice development, and improvisation. Kathleen is thrilled to be leading LIFE IN THE THEATRE and has a passion for commissioning new plays and inspiring new artists.

Registration Information:

Payment Options:

• Option 1: Pay in full by check or credit/ debit card.
• Option 2: Payment Plan. Deposit: $75 at the time of registration- deposit must be made by March 8, 2016.
• Balance: ½ of the balance will be due the first weekend of the boot-camp. Last portion will be due the last week of the boot-camp.

Financial Aid Information:

We are proud to offer our Rising Stars full/ partial scholarships for THE CRAFT OF PLAYWRITING. Scholarships are limited and awarded based on need. To apply for the scholarship please write a personal statement addressed to the San Francisco Playhouse Rising Star Committee telling us why you deserve a scholarship for THE CRAFT OF PLAYWRITING. Include in your statement what you hope to accomplish with us this summer.

• MUST BE TYPED minimum 300 words
• Double spaced- 12 point font
• Submit your personal statement to Kathleen Lee, Education Director. [email protected]
• Financial Aid applications are not accepted after July 20, 201

FOR ADDITONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT KATHLEEN LEE, EDUCATION DIRECTOR.

Venue: San Francisco Playhouse 450 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Contact: Kathleen Lee,  [email protected] (415) 677- 9596 [Ex 5]