Discovering Structure
Uniting Vision and Form in Playwriting
"Discovering Structure: Uniting Vision and Form in Playwriting" is an online course designed to help playwrights delve into the deeper motivations behind their stories and discover the dramatic structures that best serve their unique creative visions, leading to more cohesive and impactful plays. This distinctive workshop, led by Helltown Trustee Jim Dalglish, will help playwrights unlock the true potential of their playwriting.
Four Online Workshop Sessions
This set of 4 online sessions conducted over the course of a month, invites you to go beyond the basics of dramatic structure, guiding you to explore the core motivations and themes that drive your storytelling. By connecting your creative vision with the most fitting structural archetypes, you’ll learn to craft plays that are not only cohesive and compelling but also deeply resonant with your artistic intent. Whether you're an emerging playwright or a seasoned writer looking to refine your craft, this course will empower you to create more impactful, purpose-driven works that truly captivate your audience.
Why Join This Workshop?
Deepen Your Creative Vision – This course encourages you to explore the underlying motivations behind your stories, helping you gain a deeper understanding of your creative intent. By clarifying your vision, you can create plays that resonate more powerfully with audiences.
Master Dramatic Structure – Learn how to identify and apply the dramatic structures that best align with your unique stories. Whether you're working with traditional forms or experimenting with new ones, this course will equip you with the tools to structure your plays effectively.
Enhance Cohesion and Impact – By uniting your creative vision with the right structural framework, you'll develop plays that are not only well-organized but also emotionally and thematically cohesive, leading to more impactful storytelling.
Tailored to Your Unique Style – Unlike one-size-fits-all approaches, this course is designed to help you discover the structures that best suit your individual style and the specific stories you want to tell. You'll walk away with a personalized approach to playwriting that honors your artistic voice.
Helltown Players Trustee and Workshop Leader Jim Dalglish.
Jim Dalglish, Anna Botsford (actor), Elliott Sicard (stage manager, technician), and Jason Mellin (producer) during a rehearsal of Dalglish’s play “The Playground.”
Proven Results
Jim Dalglish brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of both the art and craft of playwriting. With over three decades of experience as a playwright, director, and producer, Jim has developed a keen insight into what makes a play not just good, but truly compelling. His plays have been produced internationally and have won numerous awards, showcasing his ability to create narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.
Moreover, Jim's work is known for its powerful storytelling, nuanced characters, and innovative use of dramatic structure. He has a proven track record of helping playwrights discover their unique voices and guiding them to craft plays that are both structurally sound and deeply personal. As someone who is continually exploring the intersection of form and content in his own work, Jim is particularly well-suited to lead a course that focuses on uniting vision and structure. His passion for mentoring writers and his commitment to fostering creative growth make him an inspiring and effective teacher, capable of helping playwrights elevate their work to new heights.
Online Workshop Journey
November 4: Understanding Your Creative Vision
Objective: Help playwrights explore and articulate the core motivations and themes behind their stories.
Homework: Reflect on your play’s central theme and write a statement outlining your creative vision.
November 11: Exploring Dramatic Structure Archetypes
Objective: Discuss story elements used in drama and how they differ from other forms of expression. Introduce various dramatic structure archetypes and help participants identify which may align with their creative vision.
Homework: Analyze the structure of one of your plays or a favorite play and reflect on how it supports or hinders the story’s vision. Be prepared to talk about how this impacts your vision for your own play.
November 18: Aligning Vision with Structure
Objective: Guide playwrights in marrying their creative vision with a suitable dramatic structure for their play.
Homework: Revise or create a structural outline for your play, focusing on how it supports your creative vision.
November 25: Refining and Executing Your Structure
Objective: Provide tools and feedback to refine the chosen structure and integrate it seamlessly into the playwriting process.
Homework: Continue developing your play, using the refined structure as your guide, and prepare for further revisions.
Embrace the Challenge
"Discovering Structure: Uniting Vision and Form in Playwriting" is an online workshop designed to help playwrights explore the deeper motivations behind their stories and match them with the most effective dramatic structures. Through guided exercises and expert insights, participants will learn to create plays that are both structurally sound and profoundly aligned with their unique creative visions.
Workshop Details
Dates: November 4, 11, 18, and 25 - Mondays.
The workshop includes all four sessions
Time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Online:
This is an online course using Zoom technology. Technical information and links will be shared before the first session
Facilitator: Jim Dalglish
Target Audience: Playwrights of all experience levels
Cost: $30
includes all 4 sessions
Exclusive Access: Only 12 playwrights will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis
Limited Opportunity - Only 12 Slots Available
To ensure a personalized and impactful experience, Discovering Structure is limited to only 12 participants. Slots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Don't miss this rare chance to transform your playwriting through the power of acting.
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