Playwriting has been proven to provide a highly effective outlet for self-expression. It helps children articulate and contextualize their thoughts, and promotes general well-being.
Writing effective dialog also builds empathy, as it teaches young writers to imagine and communicate the thoughts, words, and feelings of others.
In this dynamic class, students will work together to create original stories. Emphasis is placed on idea generation, creative risk taking and peer feedback.
As part of the playwriting process, students will engage in creative playmaking and acting exercises. They’ll hone their written, language, performance, and problem-solving skills as they write & refine their original stories.
The class culminates in a final performance where students will bring their work to life from the page to the stage (on the weekend of January 31st and February 1st)!
AGES: 9 – 12
DATES: Thursdays, Sept. 25 – Jan. 29
no class: 10/2, 11/27, 12/25, 1/1
TIME: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
PRICE: $395
MEET THE INSTRUCTOR
ERICA LYNN CENCI
Erica has over ten years experience teaching tap, hip-hop and creative movement for young children.
Erica’s extensive work as a choreographer, has earned her prestigious accolades, including a prestigious nomination for Best Choreography from Paper Mill Playhouse’s Rising Star Awards.
She graduated from Muhlenberg College with a B.A. in Theatre and in English and had the honor of dancing at the Kennedy Center as part of the American College Dance Association.
Erica performed in children’s theatre companies and has completed training programs at Williamstown Theatre Festival and Manhattan School of Music.
Erica has starred in the National Tours of A Chorus Line and Cats, Fiddler on the Roof at the Barrington Stage Company, and 42nd Street at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse.
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