Scriptwriting: Crafting the Dramatic Scene

Whether you imagine your concept as a play, film, television series, or scripted podcast, the well-constructed scene can serve as a powerful driving force toward a completed work. This writing-intensive workshop is designed to cultivate the student’s distinctive voice through dialogue and action. The instructor will guide participants through key principles, dramatic elements, and proper script format, always remaining focused on fulfilling the unique demands of the student’s artistic vision. Each student will be encouraged to approach the class as a working scriptwriter and devise an original scene. Upon completion, the instructor will offer customized feedback designed to support expansion of the participant’s preliminary work into a fully-realized script. All levels of experience are welcome.

Instructor Bio:

David Mulei is a Boston-based playwright and screenwriter, whose stage work is being developed in New York and Los Angeles. He has written for several television series, including the critically-acclaimed drama, Veronica Mars. He is currently producing and developing independent projects for film and television. David is a graduate of Wesleyan University and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Learn more about David’s work at DavidMulei.com