Masterclass: Playwriting
Presented in partnership by Emerging Writers’ Festival & The Wheeler Centre
Sat
5
Sat 5 Jul 11:00 AM
The Wheeler Centre: Performance Space
General Admission
July
Discover the art of theatre-making in a one-day masterclass with leading Australian playwrights.
Take a deep dive into the craft, process and industry of theatre-making in this special masterclass presented in partnership with Emerging Writers’ Festival/The Wheeler Centre. A selection of Australia’s most acclaimed playwrights, dramaturgs, directors and producers will convene to share invaluable insights into bringing stories to life on stage, both locally and internationally. Finesse your playscript, connect with potential collaborators and gain practical advice on navigating the world of theatre.
11am – 12pm
Keynote: Towards a Sustainable Life in the Theatre
Award-winning playwright, composer, director, essayist, novelist and women’s rights advocate DS Magid opens the day with a keynote address reflecting on her expansive career in theatre across Australia and around the globe.
12.15pm – 1.15pm
Panel: Pathways to the Stage
Witness an immersive conversation with theatre-makers Laura Lethlean, Kamarra Bell-Wyke and Isabella Vadiveloo as they explore the challenges and triumphs of their eclectic careers. Through stories of collaboration, experimentation and community-building, they will offer rich insight into what sustains a life in theatre.
2.15pm – 5.15pm
Workshop: Characters in Conversation
Put your script to the test in this limited-capacity workshop with playwright, journalist and rapper Chenturan Aran. Through guided writing exercises and creative prompts, participants will have the opportunity to develop their scripts-in-progress, as well as receive practical tips and advice – a unique chance to explore your play’s early potential in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Take a deep dive into the craft, process and industry of theatre-making in this special masterclass presented in partnership with Emerging Writers’ Festival/The Wheeler Centre. A selection of Australia’s most acclaimed playwrights, dramaturgs, directors and producers will convene to share invaluable insights into bringing stories to life on stage, both locally and internationally. Finesse your playscript, connect with potential collaborators and gain practical advice on navigating the world of theatre.
11am – 12pm
Keynote: Towards a Sustainable Life in the Theatre
Award-winning playwright, composer, director, essayist, novelist and women’s rights advocate DS Magid opens the day with a keynote address reflecting on her expansive career in theatre across Australia and around the globe.
12.15pm – 1.15pm
Panel: Pathways to the Stage
Witness an immersive conversation with theatre-makers Laura Lethlean, Kamarra Bell-Wyke and Isabella Vadiveloo as they explore the challenges and triumphs of their eclectic careers. Through stories of collaboration, experimentation and community-building, they will offer rich insight into what sustains a life in theatre.
2.15pm – 5.15pm
Workshop: Characters in Conversation
Put your script to the test in this limited-capacity workshop with playwright, journalist and rapper Chenturan Aran. Through guided writing exercises and creative prompts, participants will have the opportunity to develop their scripts-in-progress, as well as receive practical tips and advice – a unique chance to explore your play’s early potential in a supportive, collaborative environment.
