Have you ever wanted to learn about dramaturgy? To learn from leading professionals while working along side them on a totally new script? This is your chance!

How It Works
Those accepted into the program will begin with a package from SPC and Charlie Peters. This package should be read and worked on PRIOR to the first training session with Charlie. From there, you’ll be matched up with a dramaturg that is working on the new scripts from the Write Like You Mean It! program.

Timeline
This program requires strong commitment as the process of working on a new script takes several months.
Aug. 26 — Applications due
Sept. - Nov. — Training sessions with Charlie Peters
Nov. - Feb. — Continuous work on assigned script and meetings with a mentor dramaturg
Feb. — Participation in the script workshop process
Spring 2023 — Final session and post-mortem with Charlie Peters

Application
To apply, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page.

The Selection Process
SPC will review your application and select participants based on the following criteria: passion for the work, experience, and ability to commit to the timeline.

Cost
The training and experience in this program has been value at over $750. To help cover costs, are are charging a minimum of $75 for participation. We say minimum because we would gladly accept more than $75!

The Festival
All the work from this program and Write Like You Mean It! will culminate in a digital festival of new works. Scripts will be performed in a staged reading by a cast of actors. The reading will be professionally filmed and edited before being broadcast online during the week of the festival. Dates are TBA.