CLASSES

CLASSES

Any
  • Any
  • Artists in Conversation
  • Class
  • Fridays@4
  • In the Lab
  • Masterclass
  • Member Open Play
  • New Plays on Campus
  • Partnership
  • PlayLabs
  • Ruth Easton New Play Series
  • Seminar
  • Special Event
  • University Course
  • Writing Intensive
Class
Writing for the Solo Performer with MK Tuomanen

IN-PERSON CLASS: Writing for the solo performer

Instructed by MK Tuomanen
$300 – ($250 for Tier 1 members)

IN-PERSON CLASS: Writing for the solo performer

Instructed by MK Tuomanen
Date Mondays, October 26 – November 30 from 6 – 8:00pm CT
Venue Playwrights’ Center, 710 Raymond Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55114
MN
Cost $300 – ($250 for Tier 1 members)
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Seminar
Revolutionary Satire with Marge J. Buckley

ONLINE SEMINAR: Revolutionary Satire

Instructed by Marge J. Buckley
$30 – ($20 for Tier 1 members)

ONLINE SEMINAR: Revolutionary Satire

Instructed by Marge J. Buckley
Date Monday, October 26 from 6 – 8:00pm CT
Venue Online via Zoom
Cost $30 – ($20 for Tier 1 members)
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Masterclass
Musical Theater Songwriting with Aaron Ricciardi and Alex Bechtel

IN-PERSON MASTERCLASS: Musical Theater Songwriting

Instructed by Aaron Ricciardi Alex Bechtel
$100 – ($75 for attending without presenting)

IN-PERSON MASTERCLASS: Musical Theater Songwriting

Instructed by Aaron Ricciardi Alex Bechtel
Date Saturday, October 31 from 10 am – 1pm CT
Venue Playwrights’ Center, 710 Raymond Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55114
Cost $100 – ($75 for attending without presenting)
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Seminar

ONLINE SEMINAR: Elements of Dialogue: the Gristle and Grammar of Drama

Instructed by Harley Elias
$30 – ($20 for Tier 1 members)

ONLINE SEMINAR: Elements of Dialogue: the Gristle and Grammar of Drama

Instructed by Harley Elias
Date Monday, November 16 from 6 – 8:00pm CT
Venue Online via Zoom
Cost $30 – ($20 for Tier 1 members)
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Seminar
Dave Osmundsen seminar

ONLINE SEMINAR: Getting It “Right,” or, How One Autistic Playwright Learned to Stop Worrying About ‘Getting Autism Wrong,’ And How You Can, Too!

Instructed by Dave Osmundsen
$30 – ($20 for Tier 1 members)

ONLINE SEMINAR: Getting It “Right,” or, How One Autistic Playwright Learned to Stop Worrying About ‘Getting Autism Wrong,’ And How You Can, Too!

Instructed by Dave Osmundsen
Date Tuesday, December 15 from 6 – 8:00pm CT
Venue Online via Zoom
Cost $30 – ($20 for Tier 1 members)
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Seminar

ONLINE SEMINAR: Love Anyway

Instructed by Sharon Bridgforth
$30 – ($20 for Tier 1 members)

ONLINE SEMINAR: Love Anyway

Instructed by Sharon Bridgforth
Date Monday, January 25 from 6 – 8:00pm CT
Venue Online via Zoom
Cost $30 – ($20 for Tier 1 members)
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Seminar
Staging a Staged Reading with H. Adam Harris

ONLINE SEMINAR: Staging a Staged Reading

Instructed by H. Adam Harris
$30 – ($20 for Tier 1 members)

ONLINE SEMINAR: Staging a Staged Reading

Instructed by H. Adam Harris
Date Monday, February 8 from 6 – 8:00pm CT
Venue Online via Zoom
Cost $30 – ($20 for Tier 1 members)
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Seminar

ONLINE SEMINAR: Making Sense of Endings

Instructed by Julián Mesri
$30 – ($20 for Tier 1 members)

ONLINE SEMINAR: Making Sense of Endings

Instructed by Julián Mesri
Date Monday, March 15 from 6 – 8:00pm CT
Venue Online via Zoom
Cost $30 – ($20 for Tier 1 members)
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Class

ONLINE CLASS: Writing the Divine: Bringing The Gods to The Stage

Instructed by AriDy Nox
$300 – ($250 for Tier 1 members)

ONLINE CLASS: Writing the Divine: Bringing The Gods to The Stage

Instructed by AriDy Nox
Date Wednesdays, April 7 – May 12 from 6 – 8:00pm CT
Venue Online via Zoom
Cost $300 – ($250 for Tier 1 members)
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Seminar

ONLINE SEMINAR: World Building Through the Senses

Instructed by Riti Sachdeva
$30 – ($20 for Tier 1 members)

ONLINE SEMINAR: World Building Through the Senses

Instructed by Riti Sachdeva
Date Monday, April 12 from 6 – 8:00pm CT
Venue Online via Zoom
Cost $30 – ($20 for Tier 1 members)
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Seminar

ONLINE SEMINAR: Writers and Randomness

Instructed by Benjamin M Gonzales
$30 – ($20 for Tier 1 members)

ONLINE SEMINAR: Writers and Randomness

Instructed by Benjamin M Gonzales
Date Monday, May 10 from 6 – 8:00pm CT
Venue Online via Zoom
Cost $30 – ($20 for Tier 1 members)
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What’s in our education programming?

01
Seminar

Description
Seminars are topics-based sessions open to writers at all experience levels.

Length

  • 1 session
  • 1.5 – 2-hours

Class Modality
One-time session

Experience Level
(beginner, intermediate, advanced, etc.)

All experience levels

Student Cap
No cap

Assignment Expectations
1.5 hours of work total

Feedback
Limited

Cost
$15 Tier 1 Members, $25 Tier 2, Tier 3, Non-Members

Seminar Refund Policy

We are happy to offer full refunds for seminar registrations if you are no longer able to attend.

However, please note:

  • If you request access to seminar notes, recordings, or additional resources, you will not be eligible for a refund, even if you did not attend the live session.
  • This policy helps us honor the value of the materials provided to participants and the preparation work done by our instructors.
02
Classes

Description
Classes are weekly sessions in person or virtually (via Zoom and via Canvas) with synchronous, asynchronous, and hybrid-asynchronous learning opportunities. These classes go in-depth on a topic, with opportunities for writing, experimenting, sharing, and discussing work with the instructor and peers.

Length

  • 6-8 weeks
  • 1.5 – 2-hour sessions

Class Modality

  • Synchronous
  • Hybrid-Asynchronous
  • Asynchronous

Experience Level
(beginner, intermediate, advanced, etc.)

Determined by the instructor

Student Cap
15

Assignment Expectations
1-3 hours of work weekly

Feedback

  • Minimal written and verbal feedback
  • Limited workshop opportunities

Cost

$175 Tier 1 Members, $200 Tier 2, Tier 3, Non-Members

Cancellation

Class Session

Refund

After Session #1

80% refund

After Session #2

60% refund

After Session #3

40% refund

After Session #4 and beyond

No refund

03
Writing Intensives

Description
Workshops are weekly synchronous sessions in person or virtually (via Zoom). These workshops are goal-oriented writing accountability groups focused on revising or generating new drafts of plays with extensive opportunities for writing, sharing, and discussing work with the instructor and peers.

Length

  • 4-10 weeks
  • 2-hour sessions

Class Modality

  • Synchronous
  • Hybrid-Asynchronous

Experience Level
(beginner, intermediate, advanced, etc.)

Determined by the instructor

Student Cap
8

Assignment Expectations
2-4 hours of work weekly

Feedback

  • In-depth verbal feedback
  • Extensive workshop opportunities

Cost per week

  • $35 Tier 1 Members
  • $45 Tier 2, Tier 3, Non-Members

Writing Intensive Cancellation Policy

We understand that plans change. This policy outlines the refund and cancellation terms based on the length of the Writing Intensive you’re enrolled in. These policies help us manage waitlists, classroom continuity, and instructor preparation.

Session Cost:

  • Tier 1 Members: $35 per session
  • Tier 2, Tier 3, and Non-Members: $45 per session

🔹 4-Week Intensives

  • Cancel the week prior to or during the week the class begins:
    Partial refund issued. You will be charged for the first session only.
  • Cancel during Weeks 1–4:
      No refunds will be issued.

🔹 6-Week Intensives

  • Cancel the week prior to or during the week the class begins:
    Partial refund issued. You will be charged for the first session only.
  • Cancel during Weeks 1–4:
    Partial refund issued. You will be charged for:
    • All completed sessions,
    • Plus one additional session.
  • Cancel after Week 4:
    No refunds will be issued.

🔹 8-Week Intensives

  • Cancel the week prior to or during the week the class begins:
    Partial refund issued. You will be charged for the first session only.
  • Cancel during Weeks 1–4:
    Partial refund issued. You will be charged for:
    • All completed sessions,
    • Plus one additional session.
  • Cancel during Weeks 5–8:
    No refunds will be issued.

🔹 10-Week Intensives

  • Cancel the week prior to or during the week the class begins:
    Partial refund issued. You will be charged for the first session only.
  • Cancel during Weeks 1–4:
    Partial refund issued. You will be charged for:
    • All completed sessions,
    • Plus one additional session.
  • Cancel during Weeks 5–6:
    Partial refund issued. You will be charged for:
    • The first session,
    • Plus two additional sessions.
  • Cancel during Weeks 7–8:
    Partial refund may be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on class size and replacement availability.

Cancel after Week 8 (Weeks 9–10):
No refunds will be issued.