Playwriting: Structure of a Play, Dramaturgy

Description

Writing a play from an idea – what is the best approach?

• Dramaturgical basic structures: beginning, building tension, climax, ending
• Development of main and subplots
• Character analysis: protagonist, antagonist
• Prologue, epilogue, and scene structure
• Visualization techniques to support the creative process
• Practical exercises to implement your own ideas

Course goals

• Be able to design coherent and exciting plays
• Gain clarity about dramaturgical structures
• Use your own creativity purposefully for stage works

Note:
The perfect preparation for this course is the "Theater Writing Workshop" with Paul Steinmann on September 12/13, 2026

Target audience: For all theater people who want to write a play themselves and learn dramaturgical basics.

Highlights

• Workshop on the structure of a play
• Focus on dramaturgy, character development, and scene structure
• Practical exercises for your own play development

General Information

The course takes place at the Parktheater in Grenchen and is aimed at theater people who want to write their own plays. Dramaturgical basic structures are taught and creative techniques are presented.

Location

Lindenstrasse 41, 2540 Grenchen, Schweiz

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