The Fundamentals of Scriptwriting
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Approximate running time: 2 hours
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The Fundamentals of Scriptwriting
with Alex Poirier
"The Fundamentals of Scriptwriting" is all about the art of crafting good stories: stories that engage us, stories that make us laugh, make us cry, and make us stand up and cheer at performance's end.
Acclaimed actor/writer Alex Poirier, whose HAT credits include The Drowsy Chaperone, Little Shop of Horrors, Pride and Prejudice, Cabaret, and his own self-penned stage show Tough Call, will be your guide for this entertaining and informative exploration of scriptwriting structure — stage plays and screenplays, both — and the crucial elements that make up all your favourite stories, from character and conflict to set-ups and pay-offs (and everything in between).
What's more, you'll see these elements in action through excerpts from some of the most acclaimed motion pictures in Hollywood history, including classics like Back to the Future and Terminator 2: Judgment Day, as well as recent television hits like HBO's Chernobyl and Netflix's Stranger Things.
You'll see how characters, conflict, theme, and plot combine and complement each other to create the movies, shows, and plays you love. You’ll peer back 400 years to see how Shakespeare shook the world with his stories. You'll learn how Stephen King keeps giving you the creepy-crawlies. And, over the course of eight weeks, you might even be inspired to try your hand at crafting your own tales, whatever form they may take.
Join us this semester for The Fundamentals of Scriptwriting!
WHERE:
The HAT Academy - 295 Charlotte Street - 4th Floor Sydney, NS
WHEN:
Monday evenings from 6:15 to 8:15PMStarting April 22nd, 2024 and running for 8 consecutive weeks.
If a class should be cancelled for any reason, a make-up class will be scheduled and emailed out to participants.
Students, parents, and guardians of students are encouraged to follow the academy on instagram @hat.academy for quick updates in the event of weather, special events, and discounts.
AGE FOR ENROLLMENT:
Participants must be 16 years of age or older.
REGISTRATION FEE:
$140.00 (+HST)Registration is accepted on a "first come, first served" pending payment of Registration Fee.
All Sales Final.
SPECIAL OFFER:
Early Bird Registration Offer: $110.00 (+HST)
**Offer ends April 1st.**
Registration is limited to 15 people! Sign up today to avoid disappointment.