december, 2023
04dec(dec 4)10:07 am11(dec 11)10:07 amJournalistic techniques in writing for theatre
Event Details
Playwright: Elise Wilk Partner: University of Arts in Târgu-Mureș Twinned playwright: Bernhard Studlar
Event Details
Playwright: Elise Wilk
Partner: University of Arts in Târgu-Mureș
Twinned playwright: Bernhard Studlar
Duration: 8 days
Participants: 8-10 high school students
Location: University of Arts in Târgu-Mureș
Time: 4-11 december 2023
Most contemporary plays are based on a rigorous documentation of the subjects they deal with, the playwright relying in his working process on techniques specific to journalism. The methods may vary. Thus, the playwright may use press articles for his/her documentation, especially when writing about topics he/she is unfamiliar with, or he/she may use specific journalistic tools for his/her research. Very often, plays are inspired by magazine and newsaper articles.
During the workshop, we will discuss about our own research techniques. The participants will chose a real event and fictionalise it, gather press materials or interview people in order to find out as much as possible about the topic they want to address.
Together, we will select the most relevant information and turn it into a play. By the end of the workshop, each participant will have at least a good starting point for a new play.
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Time
4 (Monday) 10:07 am - 11 (Monday) 10:07 am
