About the class

CONTENT   

Maybe you’ve dabbled and maybe you’re a true beginner; maybe you’ve written in other parts of your life but never for the stage? Whatever your level of experience, the Playwriting Intensive will walk you through the basics of how to write a play. We’ll look at the fundamentals of story, explore tips and tricks for structure, and take deep dives into dialogue, character building, and most importantly … how to trust your instincts and get out of your own way! Participants in this workshop will also have the chance to hear their work read by actors, a critical part of the playwriting process. 

   

OBJECTIVES   

• Learn to the basics of playwriting: characters, dialogue, structure, story, and more 
• Develop strategies and habits for writing that will help move forward in future courses or independent work 
• Explore how to capture the beginnings of an idea and then develop it into something bigger 
• Explore voice, impulse, and instinct, and apply them to writing 
• Work towards the completion of a small project 

REGISTER

Born and raised in Ottawa, Jeremy Taylor is a graduate of the playwriting program at the National Theatre School of Canada (2010) and the theatre program at the University of Waterloo (2007).
His plays include Big Plans, Shouting, The Beekeepers, When Animals Attack, and The King of Fifteen Island.

As a director and dramaturg, his credits include David Fennario’s Motherhouse (Centaur Theatre) and Johanna Nutter’s My Pregnant Brother. He has also worked as a cultural producer for organizations such as the Canadian Improv Games, Just For Laughs, and the Freestanding Room.
Jeremy’s recent adventures included writing for immersive visitor experiences, telling stories for brands like Star Wars, National Geographic and the Canadian Olympic Committee, and for cultural institutions like the Canadian Museum of History, the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, and the California State Railroad Museum. Jeremy lives and works in Montreal.