The Dramaturgy of Worldbuilding
Sun Nov 29, 2020 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM PST
Online, Zoom
Description
The Dramaturgy of Worldbuilding – Sunday, Nov. 29, 4PM – 5:30PM Pacific Time.
Play Cafe is pleased to announce that dramaturg Melissa Hillman is presenting a free virtual workshop on The Dramaturgy of Worldbuilding.
Workshop Description: How do we create worlds that our audiences find compelling? How do we create worlds that "feel real" even when we're not working within realism? How does character building impact the world of the play? How do we navigate the need for both continuity and reveals? In this course, we will examine the ways in which engaging worlds are created through playwriting.
REGISTRATION: Suggested donation of $10-$20. Registrants will be sent an email with a Zoom link.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Melissa Hillman has been working in new plays development in the Bay Area for over 20 years, most notably as the Artistic Director of Impact Theatre. She holds a PhD in Dramatic Art from UC Berkeley, and has taught there, CSU East Bay, the Berkeley Digital Film Institute, and the Berkeley Rep School of Theatre. She currently provides private dramaturgical consulting (melissahillman.com) in addition to her work as a dramaturg with PlayCafe. Her specializations include developmental dramaturgy and JEDI-focused dramaturgy (justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion).