Art of the Full Length Play with Matthew B. Zrebski
Portland Center Stage 128 NW 11th Avenue, PortlandThis class meets for Four Saturdays 2/1 – 2/29 no class on 2/15 Great plays need to strike hard, fast, and powerfully, never letting an audience off the hook. Exploring both no-intermission and multi-act formats, this intensive introduces exciting techniques that help to quickly engage an audience, successfully build to a satisfying climax, and conclude so as to spark dialogue long after the curtain has fallen. By the end of class, students will have a strong outline as well as two to three fully written scenes. They will leave ready and confident to complete a full draft. No preparation is required. All material will be developed and written in class. Bringing an electronic device that can connect to the internet will be helpful so as…