New Class Offering!

New Class Offering!

Wayside Theatre Education in Action Presents:
Playwriting Summer Intensive

          This summer, Wayside Theatre’s Education in Action is trying something new: a playwriting intensive.  One week, four hours a day, one professional playwright and teacher, and a lot of creativity!  You might be asking yourself “Why offer playwriting?” 

The simple answer is that most schools in the area don’t.  Many students are missing out on a really unique and valuable experience.  That’s where we come in.  If your child is always writing, loves theatre, or is looking for a creative outlet (or maybe just a cool and productive way to spend the summer), this is a great opportunity for them.

You can expect benefits for your child above and beyond having a means to explore their creative voice.  Playwriting encourages students to think about issues from different perspectives as they write from the point of view of different characters.  It strengthens their critical thinking skills as they shape a plot and structure their story.  One of the most important things playwriting provides students is invaluable practice in writing that will serve them as they move ahead in their education.  When it comes time to write up a C.V. for college applications, you better believe that great writing skills (and participation in a writing intensive course) will come in handy!

The Summer Playwriting Intensive being offered through Wayside Theatre’s Education in Action will be taught by Marc Adams.  Mr. Adams is a professional script consultant and Virginia-certified English teacher, who has taught in both public and private schools in Federick, Fauquier, and Loudon Counties. 

Classes are to be held at the Town Office in Middletown, and will take place from 9am to 1pm, Monday July 9^th through Friday July 13^th.  The course will culminate in a reading of each student’s short play or scene.  The cost is $200 for the week.  To register your child for the Summer Playwriting Intensive, call the Wayside Theatre box office at 540-869-1776.