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Playwrights Foundation- Dael Orlandersmith at the New Play Institute July 23-28

 
Dael Orlandersmith 
at the New Play Institute
July 23-28
Going Solo with
Dael Orlandersmith

July 23-28, 2013Unlock vivid language.
Explore character.
Tell your story live!

Dael encourages truthful depictions in an atmosphere that is generous, audacious, courageous and rigorous.

By Application Only

Due June 15

APPLY HERE NOW!
 

 writing is fierce, uncompromising and alive with sharply observed, humanizing detail…The characterizations are indelible…Orlandersmith is a riveting performer with an urgent tale to tell.”—San Francisco Chronicle

PRINCE GOMOLVILAS
Exploring the Dark SideClass is Filling! Starts this Saturday.

Work with esteemed playwright and professor at USC to shine some light on the dark side of playwriting.

Saturday Mornings
May 18 – June 8

Only $225
Reserve your spot here

 


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Playwrights Foundation- Final Rough Reading 2012-2013 Nikole Beckwith’s IMAGINE MY SADNESS

Playwrights Foundation- Final Rough Reading 2012-2013 Nikole Beckwith’s IMAGINE MY SADNESS

 

Don’t miss the final Rough Reading of 2012-2013!

 NIKOLE BECKWITH’S IMAGINE MY SADNESS

We are happy to present the NYC-based Beckwith and her quirky, darkly comic story that reevaluates the very definition of tragedy. You do not want to miss this.

Monday, May 13 @ 7:30pm
at Roble Hall, Stanford University

Tuesday, May 14 @ 7:00pm
at NOHspace, SF


FREE to attend!
$20 donation reserves a seat & a drink on us at the SF reading!

 

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EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ENDS
ON SAT, 5/11. REGISTER NOW!

Exploring the Dark Side

with USC Writing Professor

PRINCE GOMOLVILAS

Sat. Mornings, May 18 – Jun. 8 @ PF

Prices start at $175; for a limited time only.

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DES VOIX FESTIVAL TRANSLATOR
DAN HARDER’S A KILLER STORY

Now Playing at The Marsh Berkeley

Through May 18 / Thur, Fri, Sat at 8pm

A Killer Story is a fast-paced, entertaining “noir” tale about a tough, bright sleuth who outsmarts everybody, including himself.

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Playwrights Foundation - 1616-16th Street, Suite 350, San Francisco, CA, 94103, (415) 626-2176
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Playwrights Foundation- TV for the Experimental Playwright with “Mad Men” Writer Jason Grote

Playwrights Foundation- TV for the Experimental Playwright
with “Mad Men” Writer Jason Grote

We are bringing two tremendous writers and teachers to SF for two truly unique classes.Writing for TV starts on Friday (only 2 spots left!), and Exploring the Dark Sideearly-bird discount ends on Saturday. Don’t miss out and register now!

TV for the Experimental Playwright
with “Mad Men” Writer Jason Grote

Friday, May 10 – Monday, May 13

Only 2 Spots Left!  Combine your playwriting talents with the television writing skills of Jason Grote. Use this weekend workshop to gain an understanding of writing for TV and leave with a pilot of your very own!

Class only $225; payment plans available

Exploring the Dark Side with USC Writing Professor Prince Gomolvilas
Saturday Mornings May 18 – June 8

Tackle taboo topics this summer without relying on the shock value. Prince Gomolvilas approaches difficult topics with authencity, helping you become comfortable with the dark side of playwriting.

Early Bird only $175; ends on 5/11 

Still not convinced that the NPI is for you?

Check out this blog by Chinaka Hodge about her experience teaching her last NPI class (AKA “The Brick House”).

You’ll see why hundreds of writers of all backgrounds and experience levels choose to help their writing by taking classes from the NPI.

We hope to see you soon!

Playwrights Foundation uses Vendini for ticketing, marketing, and box office management.

Playwrights Foundation - 1616-16th Street, Suite 350, San Francisco, CA, 94103, (415) 626-2176
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Playwrights Foundation- The New Play Institute A School for Playwriting Classes with Octavio Solis & Eugenie Chan

Dear Randy,

OCTAVIO SAYS RELAX.


There’s only one week left to take advantage of the low Early Bird price of $245 for Solis’s Quiet Time from NPI. Conjure up the forces inside yourself with a true Master.

QUIET TIME WITH
MASTER PLAYWRIGHT
& BAY AREA LEGEND
OCTAVIO SOLIS
Playwrights Foundation is proud to welcome back the esteemed Octavio Solis to the Institute. He is considered by many to be one of the most prominent Latino playwrights in America. Mark your calendar and make a deposit now – you do not want to miss the chance to learn from one of the great playwrights of our time.

Thu & Fri Eve, Sat & Sun Day
Feb. 28 – Mar. 3  Special 4-Day Class

Low price of $245 good until 2/21!

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER! 

 

FOOL YOURSELF TO THE FINISH!
COMPLETE YOUR PLAY WITH
EUGENIE CHAN

JUST ANNOUNCED- A NEW SIX WEEK ENGAGEMENT!

Have a play you’ve always wanted to finish? Stuck in the rut of dread? Then play your way into finishing it! We’re talking some serious fun. No matter your playwriting experience or the work you’ve completed so far — you’ll get your imagination juiced and that play finished withEugenie Chan.

Saturday Mornings, 10:30am-1:30pm
Mar. 16 – Apr. 20

Prices start at $275!

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER!

Playwrights Foundation uses Vendini for ticketing, marketing, and box office management.

Playwrights Foundation - 1616-16th Street, Suite 350, San Francisco, CA, 94103, (415) 626-2176
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Playwrights Foundation- RESOLVE TO WRITE IN 2013 Playwriting Classes

Playwrights Foundation- RESOLVE TO WRITE IN 2013 Playwriting Classes
RESOLVE TO WRITE IN 2013!Only 4 spots remain in Eugenie Chan’s playwriting class.
Early Bird Discount ends midnight tonight.
Starts Saturday, January 12.

All kinds of classes from 1-day ($60) to 10 Weeks
Get nurturing support to kickstart your 2013 goals from professional writers.

At the New Play Institute

Find Your Center with Eugenie Chan - STARTS JAN 12

Writing Backwards with Lauren Gunderson - ONE DAY WORKSHOP JAN 13

Writing the Experimental Urban Play with Chinaka Hodge - 10 WEEK COURSE 

Full Tilt to the Finish Line!
 with Anthony Clarvoe - EAST BAY LOCATION

Early bird purchase discounts for all classes.
Payment Plans and Partial Scholarships Available Upon Request

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Eugenie Chan
Anthony Clarvoe
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Playwrights Foundation- Chris Chen’s THE HUNDRED FLOWERS PROJECT made 2012 Top Ten List!

Chris Chen’s The Hundred Flowers Project 
made Rob Hurwitt’s (of The SF Chronicle) 2012 Top Ten List!
THAT’S HOT!

Chris is one of 8 sexy Resident Playwright here at PF.
With your help we supported the play’s development and world premiere with Crowded Fire Theater

We proudly shout out major props to the artistic team and producers!!!
Thank You for Supporting New Theater!

Help us support the next Christopher Chen! ONLY $3,800 left to raise a $20,000 end-of-year goal to keep the fire lit. With your help PF illuminates the future of theater!

Every single gift will make a difference! $5, $10, $25 or $5,000

Click here to fuel the fire!

 

Many thanks and warm wishes for a meaningful, art-filled new year!

With Love from the PF Staff and Board of Directors

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Playwrights Foundation- Crack That Proverbial Whip, Creative Minds! Playwriting Class

Crack That Proverbial Whip, Creative Minds!

We are pleased to extend a discount for Eugenie Chan’s popular, tried-and-true, get-off-your-laurels-and-finally-finish-that-draft class with the PF New Play Institute! If you or someone you know has had that play in a drawer and is hoping 2012 is the year to meet that goal, Eugenie’s class is the perfect environment to nudge it into reality. Save 20% if you sign up and register by February 20th.

Crack That Whip with Eugenie Chan
Go from solid ideas to a solid first draft in 10 weeks!

DATES:
February 28th – May 1st, 2012 (no class April 3)

COST:
Regular Cost: $375
Discount Cost: $300 (save 20%)

Eugenie Chan, ground-breaking playwright, noted for The Cutting Ball’s premiere of Bone To Pick has the know-how to motivate and challenge you!

A rare treat to study with Eugenie for 10-weeks!
EXTRA DISCOUNT: $300 if paid by Feb 20th! / Regular Price $375

Past students of Eugenie Chan’s Crack That Whip had the following to say about her class:

“Eugenie is a wonderful teacher. She has a quiver-full of ideas, prompts and exercises to tease out new approaches to your work, to encourage you to go deeper and farther. Also (despite the title of the course), she’s a generous and kind guide who puts the focus on the work (rather than, say, herself). It’s a pure pleasure to be in the room with her.”
–Elizabeth Gjelten, playwright, BAPF alum & NPI student

“I drafted my new play in Eugenie Chan’s workshop in 2009, and recently rewrote it during Anthony Clarvoe’s workshop. The play has been accepted for production in San Francisco this August! Eugenie creates a safe, thoughtful and creative space for writers. Her generous instruction and creative exercises were instrumental in getting the play developed thus far. I recommend Eugenie’s PF workshop highly.”
–Patricia, playwright & NPI student

“…[Through Eugenie's exercises], you realize you know more about your play than you thought you did, that you have already created that world in your mind, you just haven’t put the words to it yet.”
–Nara, NPI student

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