Play Reading – Playhouse Academy

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Play Reading

Learn what makes a successful script while reading the works of the world’s great playwrights.

10 weeks. One-hour live online course each Tuesday at 1:00 PM PST.

250.00 per person

Instructor: Bill English, Artistic Director

REGISTERStarts Sep. 1

We will pick a script every week. Class will either buy a copy online or receive a PDF. Members of the class will read the play in preparation for meeting. The class will discuss their reactions to the play along with dramaturgical insights from Bill and guest teachers.

The play’s suitability for production at SFPH, various possible directorial approaches, casting and design choices will all be discussed. Participation will be encouraged. The class will be held on zoom or a similar platform and all classmates will be visible to each other.

What you’ll learn

What makes a play suitable for production
Mastery of play structure
Understand character development
Discuss casting and design choices
Self-examination through the lens of playwriting
Identify flaws and shortcomings of modern and historical playwrights