Online Class:

SCreenwriting

Screenwriting is a specialized craft with its own set of dramatic writing principles. In this 7-week class with screenwriter and playwright Daniel Talbott, you will learn the ways that film allows writers to tell stories in an infinite range of styles, from special effects-charged blockbusters to the intimate indie projects.

This class might be for you if you:

  • Are a playwright who wants the tools to transition from stage to screen.

  • Need a stronger grasp of the components of this form and want to start writing.

In this class you will:

  • Discuss the elements of a film script, particularly focusing on structure, form, and language.

  • Apply the concepts of character development, visual storytelling, theme, plot, and dialogue to your own original work.

  • Develop and discuss new stories as well as screenplays-in-progress, with assignments and feedback tailored to the needs of your projects.

  • Explore techniques for maintaining that inspiration as you work through the challenges of this form.

By the end of this class you will have:

  • A broad understanding of the components of screenwriting.

  • A new short original screenplay and a strong foundation to begin work on a partial first draft of your film project.

FACULTY
Daniel Talbott

SCHEDULE
Sundays from 1:00pm – 3:00pm ET

LOCATION
Online!

PRICING
Returning Students: $400
New Students: $460
Learn about our Payment Plans.

FOR MORE INFO
Learn more about How It Works.
For more information, please call 212.840.9705 x215 or email espa@primarystages.org.

REGISTRATION AND SCHEDULE

Instructor: Daniel Talbott (Writer, “The Conners,” “The Mist”; Artistic Director, Rising Phoenix Rep)
Sundays from 1:00pm – 3:00pm ET
March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13, 27, May 4

  • Zoom Meeting is easy to start, join, and use to collaborate online in a personable way via desktop or mobile without complicated set-ups. The Zoom Meeting Host (your ESPA instructor or administrator) sends out a meeting link and at the time of your class, you just click the link to launch the virtual classroom via your web browser. In the Zoom Meeting, each participant can share their webcam so that you're not only hearing your instructor and classmates but seeing them too, making it feel similar to being in one of the studios at ESPA. Other exciting collaborative Zoom features include Breakout Rooms in which students can meet in smaller groups, “Raise Your Hand” feature to better facilitate balanced conversation, Screen Sharing, and Chat. If you can't log in via a computer, there are also options to phone into the meeting so you can still participate in the class even if you find yourself without computer or internet access. And Zoom has an Apple and Android app, making it possible to take part in class from any device.