Playwright Course
This Playwright Course equips theatre professionals with skills to create tight, stage-ready short plays of 15-25 minutes. Participants learn effective structure, compelling character development, naturalistic dialogue, and efficient stage directions suited for small casts, black box theatres, and practical production needs. The training ensures scripts are submission-ready and easy to perform.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
In this Playwright Course, you will master crafting concise 15-25 minute scripts that are simple to produce and engaging to watch. Key learnings include developing clear conflicts, strong character arcs, natural dialogue with subtext, precise stage directions, efficient use of sets and props, smart scene structures, and professional formatting for easy submission and performance.
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Develop skills
- Master stage directions to write clear, producible cues for small theatres.
- Build short play structures with tight 15-25 minute arcs and strong scene turns.
- Design distinct characters with clear objectives and meaningful change.
- Craft naturalistic dialogue that is concise, rich in subtext, and actor-friendly.
- Format and polish scripts to professional standards for quick submission.
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