Builds understanding of the methods playwrights use to transform an idea – drawn from their own lives, news and current events, even the plays of other writers – into a reality. Students use a variety of inspiration to write their own new scenes and short plays. Examines how research can help develop an idea for a new play and discusses ways to adapt a classic text for the contemporary stage. Writers also conduct personal interviews and use the transcript as source material for a new scene. Enrollment limited.
