Announcement: New play writing course

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Announcing - A new course in Play Writing by Orange County playwright Michael Buss.
Time and place: Nine 3-hour sessions commencing Wednesday 2nd May, from 7 – 10pm at the Gala Studios 461 North Citrus, Orange, CA 92868.

The course will include:

• Classical origins of theatre
• Character, theme and plot
• Action, drama and conflict
• Presentation, format and structure
• Elements of a play
• Time, place and setting
• Stage directions
• Writing techniques
• Meeting actor and audience expectations
• The playwright’s self identity
• The collaborative process
• Creative writing exercises
• How to get produced
• Individual script consultation available
  Students should bring writing instruments and a writing notebook. By the end of the nine weeks each student will have written at least one new 10-minute play.
  Although designed as an introduction to playwriting, this course will also be a great refresher for those who have been writing plays for a while.
  Course Fees $135 payable at the first class.The class will not exceed 12 students.
  Register quickly to avoid disappointment. Further enquiries: Call Michael Buss at (714) 329-7311 or email busstop9@hotmail.com