AN INTRODUCTORY JOURNEY INTO PLAYWRITING

AN INTRODUCTORY JOURNEY INTO PLAYWRITING

AN INTRODUCTORY JOURNEY INTO PLAYWRITING

Mondays, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and December 7, 2026
7:00pm-9:00pm
in person at OSU-Tulsa
Cost: $300 (full price); $150 (for youth writers ages 16-22*)

*To receive a 50% off youth scholarship for this workshop, please fill out the scholarship application (linked below) and enter "$150" as the amount you are able to pay:

Center for Poets and Writers Scholarship Application

This 6-week workshop is designed for beginning playwrights (16 and older), as well as writers of other media who want to explore the craft of writing for the stage.

In this workshop, we will explore the art and craft of dramatic writing with a particular focus on
  • creative brainstorming, inspiration/research,
  • developing characters,
  • generating stories, and
  • the intentional use of language.
Participants will also learn the basics of script formatting, stage anatomy and stage directions. Particular focus will also be dedicated to developing analytical skills and revising creative works. The workshop will culminate in table readings from participants’ work on the final day of class. 

Featuring Instructor: David Blakely

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David Blakely is a playwright, director, actor, musician, and songwriter living in Tulsa, OK.  His plays have been produced all over the country.

His full-length plays include Trade Privileges, The Light Fantastic, The Deaths of Sybil Bolton, and an adaptation of Enemy of the People.

His short plays include Ars Longa Vita Ferris, The Next Blue Moon, Attention, Translator, and The River Hope. He is a member of the Dramatists Guild.
Registration for this workshop will close at 5pm on Friday, October 30, 2026.








Price:

$300.00