TH 274

Introduction to Playwriting will explore the basic building blocks of creating a play: plot, character, thought, diction, melody, and spectacle. Students will complete in-class writing exercises, write short scenes and plays, share their work, and study the work of contemporary playwrights to understand how they do what they do. Class activities will focus on understanding these basic building blocks and the diverse ways they can be employed in plays to express a playwright’s unique point of view. Student playwrights will establish a solid foundation in craft and write with thoughtful purpose in this class so they can confidently experiment as they develop their voice beyond it.