Playwriting Intensive With Migdalia Cruz & John Jesurun
October 5-November 30, 2010
Monarch Theater NYC presents award-winning playwrights Migdalia Cruz and John Jesurun, two artists known for their spirited and multidimensional approach to writing for the theater. The twice-weekly intensive playwriting workshop runs from October 5-November 30, 2010.
The Playwriting Intensive is a rare workshop opportunity for serious early-career playwrights to work closely with experienced mentors and focus intensively on a developing a specific work. The eight-week workshop concentrates on developing the individual voice of the playwright in an atmosphere that is both disciplined and open to diverse ideas and approaches. Participants are given the option to focus on exploring the creative initiatives that move their own work. Constructive, rigorous discourse is integrated with a flexible work session environment. The varied directions of the participants are facilitated through alternating sessions with Cruz and Jesurun. The Playwriting Intensive process features individual and group assignments, mentorship, guest talks, theater visits, feedback, a retreat, and a public reading of scripts with actors. Monarch Theater NYC welcomes playwrights who seek to expand and enrich their work in a supportive and dynamic atmosphere. Workshop limited to ten students.
Intensive Information
When:
October 5, 2010-November 30, 2010
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 PM
Where:
La MaMa rehearsal studios at 47 Great Jones St.
Cost: $750
Limited scholarships available based on need and merit.
To Apply:
Email cover letter, Bio and a ten-page writing sample to: playwritingworkshop2010@monarchtheater.org
You should receive a confirmation of receipt within 48 hours.
Or : Mail materials to:
Monarch Theater/Jennifer Ortega/PLAYWRITING INTENSIVE
115 MacDougal Street ,Suite 2A
New York, NY 10012
Application deadline: September 1
Jennifer Ortega/917.562.1674. jortega@monarchtheater.org