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Jumpstart a New Play

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  • 18 and older
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  • 307 W 38th St, New York, NY
  • 8 hours over 2 sessions

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Class Description

Description

Sometimes it’s inevitable: writers just get stuck. This 2-day workshop will inspire you to get cracking on your next play.

This class might be for you if:
  • You have an idea for a new play and want to get a strong head start.
  • The stories inside you won’t come out, and you desperately need a jumpstart.
In this class you will:
  • Take on stimulating writing exercises and share ideas aloud in class on the first day.
  • Build on these exercises on the second day, using them to begin the exciting process of starting a play.
  • Bypass intellect, harness spontaneity, and get those emotions flowing.
By the end of this class you will:
  • Be jolted out of writer’s block and well on your way to creating a new play.
  • Have a stash of new writing exercises in your pocket for the next time you find yourself stuck.

Refund Policy

  • If a student withdraws from a class prior to 11 business days before the class' start date, the $50 deposit will act as a cancellation fee.
  • If a student withdraws from a class within the 7-11 business days prior to the class' start date, the student is required to pay 50% of the tuition.
  • If a student withdraws from a class on or after 6 business days prior to the class' start date, the student is required to pay 100% of the tuition.
Please note that all requests for withdrawal must be made in writing to CourseHorse. These cancellation fees cannot be used as tuition for future classes.

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Primary Stages ESPA

Primary Stages Einhorn School of Performing Arts (ESPA) is a multidisciplinary school that offers training to playwrights, actors, and directors from all over the world. With a focus on nurturing emerging artists and providing them with developmental opportunities, ESPA has become a trailblazer in performing arts education and collaboration within the Primary Stages and greater New York theater community.

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