Instinct Training for Playwrights
Exploiting Acting Exercises to Write Compelling Characters & Surprising Scenes
Discover the Actor's Edge in Playwriting
Why should actors have all the fun?
Instinct Training for Playwrights invites dramatists of all experience levels to dive deep into the realm of acting to breathe new life into their plays. This distinctive workshop, led by Helltown Trustee Lynda Sturner, leverages the actor's toolkit to enrich workshop participant’s writing with genuine emotion, complexity, and surprise.
Sponsored by Helltown Players and aligned with the Dramatist Guild’s End of Play.® initiative, this workshop stands at the intersection of acting and writing, offering a unique pathway to unlocking your creative potential.
Why Join Instinct Training for Playwrights?
Expand Your Toolkit: Utilize acting methodologies to discover new dimensions in your characters and narratives.
Voice and Authenticity: Reconnect with your inner voice through exercises designed to peel back layers of conformity, unlocking the raw, unfiltered core of your creative spirit.
Hands-On Learning: Immerse yourself in practical exercises, including improvisation and collaborative scene creation, to transform your approach to storytelling.
Expert Facilitator: Lynda Sturner is not only a veteran New York and Cape Cod actress (cast in the original production of Oliver on Broadway), but she is also an award-winning playwright. She has been leading writing and acting workshops for more than 20 years.
Helltown Players Trustee and Workshop Leader Lynda Sturner. Photo on the left: Lynda appearing in the original Broadway production of Oliver!
Proven Results
Facilitator Lynda Sturner has created this program and led dozens of sessions at Boston University and at the Castle Hill Arts Center in Truro. The workshops proved to be so popular Lynda has offered and conducted numerous sessions out of her homes in New York City and Truro.
Workshop Journey
April 16:
Begin with crafting characters and scenarios from a foundational script, exploring hidden depths and subtext through an introductory acting exercise.
Dive into improvisation with an "I want" monologue, leading to insightful at-home writing exercises you can complete between the first and second session.
April 23:
Expand your play’s universe by casting and exploring new situations. Participate in a nurturing environment of reading and feedback.
April 30:
Reflect on your progress, discuss future directions, and strategize next steps, supported by feedback from Lynda Sturner and your peers.
Embrace the Challenge
Instinct Training for Playwrights is your invitation to a transformative writing experience. Through the lens of acting, uncover new strategies for character development, dialogue, and scene construction. This workshop is a gateway to innovative storytelling, under the guidance of Helltown Players and in the spirit of the Dramatist Guild’s End of Play.® initiative.
Workshop Details
Dates: April 16, April 23, and April 30 - Tuesdays
The workshop includes all three sessions
Time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Locations:
Community Room at Cape Rep Theatre (April 16 & 30)
3299 Main St, Brewster, MA 02631Marion Crane Room at Snow Library (April 23)
67 Main St, Orleans, MA 02653
Facilitator: Lynda Sturner
Target Audience: Playwrights of all experience levels
Cost: $30
includes all three 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, Instinct Training for Playwrights 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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About End of Play.®
The Dramatists Guilds’ End of Play.® initiative is dedicated to supporting dramatists in completing new plays. Participants in "Instinct Training for Playwrights" will join a vibrant community of writers committed to bringing new voices to the stage.