The Cary Playwrights’ Forum is offering a one-afternoon workshop on the surprising and sometimes non-intuitive tools of creating a play based on existing material, whether that’s an existing book, our local history, or the writer’s own life.
November 13th, 2022 (one day only!)
1-4 pm
CLICK HERE to learn more and sign up!
Our season of recruitment begins with Jay Zadeh! Jay is a local NC voice actor and sound designer with various CPF Radio Hour production credits. You can learn more by visiting his official board member page HERE.
We’re always seeking community members who are interested in producing new theatrical experiences in North Carolina, including new works, play festivals, and more! If you want to join our team, visit HERE.
Next Level Playwriting Class—Monday Nights
Instructor – Ian Finley!
August 8, 15, 22, 29
7-9pm
A four-session class for writers who have a draft of a script or a fully developed idea that they want to bring to fruition. Work will be tailored to the writer’s needs, exploring concerns like style, theme, and the unique challenges of producing for the stage.
Student Fee: $45
Instructor Bio
IAN FINLEY holds an MFA in Dramatic Writing from New York University, where he earned the Harry Kondoleon Award for playwriting. He is the author of plays, including NATIVE (featured at the NCWN 2018 Fall Conference), THE NATURE OF THE NAUTILUS (winner of the Kennedy Center’s Jean Kennedy Smith Award 2002), and the OUR HISTORIES series of plays for Burning Coal Theatre Company. For this body of work, he was named the 2012 Piedmont Laureate. He has taught at Southern Methodist University, as well for the OLLI programs at NC State University and Duke University.
Our friends at NC State University Theatre are seeking writers, directors, and performers for their 24-hour play festival event!
What is QuickScripts?
QuickScripts is “24-hour”, 10-minute play festival. The production focuses on raw storytelling through collaboration, no lavish scenery, costumes, or lighting required!
When and Where
June 18th, 2022 @ 8:00 PM
Kennedy-McIllwee Studio Theatre inside NC State University’s Thompson Hall
210 Jensen Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606
How to Participate
Fill out the Registration Form
Registration is open to all participants until June 14th!
Playwrights and Directors must provide a written artistic statement. We suggest preparing these prior to starting your registration form. Your statement should answer one of the following:
Performers need to submit a 90-second or less video artistic statement. We suggest preparing these prior to starting your registration form. Your video should answer the following:
What to have some more fun?
This event is not sponsored by The Cary Playwrights’ Forum, but we support all events that celebrate local playwrights and creating new works!
