Spark
Wednesdays
4-6pm PST.
Do you have a great idea and don't know where to start? Do you find structure overwhelming? Do you need accountability?
Welcome to Spark!
4-6pm PST.
Do you have a great idea and don't know where to start? Do you find structure overwhelming? Do you need accountability?
Welcome to Spark!
In Spark, we focus on structure and outlining for the big (and small) screen. Alex will introduce you to various different tried and true screen structure techniques and combine them with the Henrikson T/F-Axis, so you can figure out what your process as a writer is.
Most important: no matter which structure you decide works for you, you will learn to approach it from a character's need and from the Henrikson True/False Quads.
You will outline pilots, shorts, screenplays and even pitches.
As your Coach, Alex will challenge you to do your best while allowing you to make space for messy, creative play.
Flame
Mondays
4-6:30pm PST.
Have you written a few things? Do you "get" structure? Are you ready to practice so you can know yourself and your process?
Welcome to Flame!
In Flame, you will write all the way from your "Shitty First Draft" to your polished script. You will deepen your understanding of your own voice, check your math, practice, learn how to take and give notes, understand resistance, commune with other writers, and expand your imagination.
Most important: you will grow in your own understanding of your process. And as for writing, it is up to you for how fast or slow you want to go. Remember: a huge part of writing is learning YOUR process.
You will write write write.
As your Coach, Alex will challenge you to do your best while allowing you to make space for messy, creative play.
Ghostlight
Sundays
12-2pm PST.
Does the Theater call your name? Did you just read thE-a-tah in your mind? Do you want to make your own work from a place of creative play?
Welcome to Ghostlight!
A class for writers and creatives earlier in their exploration of playwriting; moving into playwriting from other mediums, or looking for a new take on storytelling.In this class you will: learn basic skills of playwriting, theatricality, and story telling that starts with emotion. You will do generative writing exercises, with a focus on finding and developing your voice and sharpening your skill set. You’ll come out with a range of written material and a plan for how to approach whatever you want to write next.
As your Coach, Julia will support you as you do you best while taking into account that it is called a play for a reason.
Spotlight
Mondays
5-7pm PST.
Do you know what play you want to write? Do you need mentorship and a resourceful pal to help you weave your tale?
Welcome to Spotlight!
In Spotlight, you will dig deeper on the work you did in Spotlight, turning the creative work into a structured play. You will deepen your understanding of your own voice, be held accountable, learn how to take and give notes, understand resistance, commune with other writers, and deepen your play. You’ll come in with anything from a strong idea to a full draft. We’ll talk about skills that relate directly to what you're working on, read one another’s work aloud each week, and give feedback. A supportive and productive space for playwrights of different levels. The class will culminate in the option to hear your work read by actors (via Zoom).
You’ll finish with new work on your play and clear next steps.
As your Coach, Julia will support you as you do you best.