Playwriting Courses and Certifications

Playwriting

Explore dramatic writing techniques, develop unique voices, and craft compelling scenes and monologues for the stage in this hands-on playwriting workshop.

• California Community Colleges System
• 17 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 19th Aug, 2024
• Paid Course

Intermediate Playwriting

Explore advanced playwriting techniques, focusing on dialogue, structure, and social themes to develop your unique theatrical voice and craft compelling scripts.

• California Community Colleges System
• 17 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 19th Aug, 2024
• Paid Course

An Introduction to Drama

Explore the fundamental principles, artistic elements, and theoretical frameworks of drama, from performance techniques to directing, while developing critical appreciation and analytical skills for theatrical arts.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Playwriting for Children’s Theater

Bring your ideas to life on stage by learning how to write plays for children and families, from the initial idea to opening night

• Domestika
• 2 hours 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

An Introduction to Playwriting

In this course, you'll generate ideas for a play and get to know genre, drama structure, exposition, dialogue, and drafting.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

TEDx

Imaginația în realitate - De ce este important să scrii teatru

Dramaturgul Elise Wilk împărtășește experiența sa în scrierea de piese de teatru, explorând procesul creativ de la idee la spectacol și subliniind importanța imaginației în transformarea gândurilor în realitate.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

À la découverte du théâtre classique français – Tome 2

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Tout ce qu’on doit savoir sur le théâtre français du 17e siècle pour pleinement apprécier les chefs-d’œuvre de Molière, de Corneille et de Racine.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

À la découverte du théâtre classique français – Tome 1

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Tout ce qu’on doit savoir sur le théâtre français du 17e siècle pour apprécier les chefs-d’œuvre de Molière, de Corneille et de Racine.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Appreciation of Theatre

Explore theatrical elements, production aspects, and diverse cultural perspectives while developing critical appreciation for the dramatic arts.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 23rd Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE

Explore theatre's cultural roots, production elements, and diverse styles through readings, discussions, and live performances.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 23rd Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

Theatre History: 1700-Present

Explore theatre's evolution from 1700 to present, analyzing plays and examining historical, philosophical, and sociological influences on theatrical development.

• California Community Colleges System
• 14 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 3rd Feb, 2025
• Paid Course

Finding your voice as a playwright

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Explore techniques to develop a unique dramatic voice, craft compelling characters, structure scenes effectively, and connect with theatres to showcase your work as a playwright.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 8-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Writing successfully for the Stage

6 ratings at edX

Explore techniques for crafting compelling stage plays, from structuring story arcs to writing dynamic dialogue. Develop your unique voice and learn from global theatrical traditions to create engaging, impactful performances.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 8-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Writing for Performance and the Entertainment Industries

Comprehensive program exploring various forms of performance writing, from stage to digital platforms. Develop skills in storytelling, dialogue, and industry navigation while honing your unique creative voice.

• edX
• 34 weeks, 8-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• $1,592.00

Introduction to Dramatic Arts

Explore fundamental practices and creative processes in dramatic arts through experimentation, examination, and collaboration, gaining insight into its role as an agent of change.

• California Community Colleges System
• 9 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 14th Oct, 2024
• Paid Course