Inspiration for a new play can strike anywhere, anytime. But how do you nurse the spark of inspiration into a fully-formed idea? Where do you even begin? This class invites playwrights of all experience levels to spend time with a new idea, nurturing the flame while exploring key principles of writing for the stage. Artists will have the space to breathe life into their work through free-writing exercises designed to unlock creativity, as well as discussions of character, plot, dramatic action, dialogue (and more!). 'Playwriting: Nursing the Spark' will add fuel to the creative fire and give you the tools you need to bring your ideas to the page, and eventually the stage!
Dates: Wednesday nights, September 2 - October 7 with a reading event October 9 2026.
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Instructor: Jena McLean
Location: The Charlotte Street Arts Centre, Community Room (2nd floor)
732 Charlotte St, Fredericton, NB E3B 1M5. This space is equipped with an elevator and is wheelchair accessible.
This class invites playwrights of all experience levels to spend time with a new idea, nurturing the flame while exploring key principles of writing for the stage!