Writers Workshop

Unveiling Narratives: A 10-Minute Playwriting Workshop "The Games We Play"

Fake ID Productions is thrilled to announce our upcoming "Writers Workshop" on January 4th, 2024. This is not just an event; it's an opportunity for budding writers, peers, and colleagues to come together and immerse themselves in the world of creativity and storytelling.

What to Expect:

Our Writers Workshop is designed for writers of all levels – whether you're a seasoned pro or just testing the waters of creativity. Bring your laptops, notebooks, or any writing contraptions you swear by, and get ready for a day filled with inspiration, collaboration, and, most importantly, FUN!

Workshop Schedule:

7PM: Welcome and Registration

Grab a cup of coffee, mingle with fellow writers, and get settled in. Our team will be there to guide you through the day's activities.

Objective:

To guide participants through the process of crafting a compelling piece of writing, whether it be 10-minute play centered around the theme "The Games We Play.”, reworking an old piece, or creating any new piece not relevant to the festival.

1. Understanding the Theme

• Group discussion on different interpretations of "The Games We Play."
• Explore various angles, emotions, and scenarios related to the theme.
• How this theme can be used to fuel new ideas for existing scripts

2. Warm-Up Writing Exercise

• Short writing exercise to prompt initial ideas related to the theme.
• Participants share their responses in small groups, fostering collaboration and idea exchange.

3. Elements of a 10-Minute Play

• Presentation on the key elements of a concise and impactful 10-minute play.
• Discuss the importance of a strong opening, well-defined characters, and a compelling conflict.

4. Crafting Characters and Conflict

• Individual and group exercises to develop characters and conflicts related to the theme.
• Encourage participants to think creatively and outside the box.
• Quick table read of the scripts.

5. Writing Session

• Festival Participants begin drafting their 10-minute plays focusing on the theme "The Games We Play.”
• Writers working on their own material work on a section of 10 pages and prepare it for a table read
• Facilitators provide guidance and support as needed.

6. Table read

• Each writer presents and casts a snippet of their play/script (or the entire play if there is enough time)
• Writers read each others work
• Feedback and discussion

7. Closing Remarks and Reflection

• Discussion of the challenges and successes encountered during the workshop.
• Networking and exchanges of resources and tips for further playwriting exploration.
• Information about the 10 minute play festival.

This itinerary aims to balance theoretical understanding, practical application, and collaborative engagement, ensuring that participants leave the workshop with a draft of their 10-minute play, or a new draft of some piece of writing, informed by the theme and exercises emphasized during the workshop.