Advanced Playwriting: Problems - Writing Intensive

Catalog description

(same as THEATR 4920W ; cross-leveled with ENGLSH 7560 , THEATR 7920 ). Engages students in advanced playwriting techniques through the creation of a full-length, non-traditional stage play. Emphasizes experimentation with structure and dramatic styles. Students will write and revise scripts in workshops and staged readings, developing portfolio-ready plays for competitions and professional submission. Hands-on script development through the Missouri Playwrights Workshop (MPW) and Mizzou New Play Series. Students must attend at least 5 MPW performances over the course of the semester. Graded on A-F basis only. Credit Hour s : 3 Prerequisites: ENGLSH 3560