Scriptwriting and the Fundamentals of Storytelling Workshop

No prior creative writing experience necessary — no homework, no tests!

This workshop is an introduction to the art of crafting good stories: stories that engage us, stories that make us laugh, make us cry, and make us stand up and cheer at performance’s end.

Acclaimed actor/writer Alex Poirier, whose HAT credits include The Drowsy Chaperone, Little Shop of Horrors, Pride and Prejudice, Cabaret, and his own self-penned stage show Tough Call, will be your guide for this entertaining and informative exploration of scriptwriting structure — stage plays and screenplays, both — and the crucial elements that make up all your favourite stories, from character and conflict to set-ups and pay-offs (and everything in between). You’ll see how characters, conflict, theme, and plot combine and complement each other to create the movies, shows, and plays you love. 

Adult program. Registration is required. Please book your spot below.