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  • 1.  Recommendations for Undergrad Creative Writing/Playwriting

    Posted 10-25-2018 12:27
    Hi Folks,

    A parent has asked for recommendations and I am at a loss.

    Your thoughts?

    Thanks,

    Dana

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    Dana Taylor
    MSD of Mt. Vernon
    Evansville IN
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  • 2.  RE: Recommendations for Undergrad Creative Writing/Playwriting

    Posted 10-26-2018 11:38
    Hey Dana,

    So first and foremost, I would recommend the College Directory here on schooltheatre.org. I've already generated a search for those that specifically have a Playwriting degree. According to Broadway World, here are schools that offer a BA in Playwriting and BFA in Playwriting. These aren't complete lists by any means but are good places to start.

    As a graduate of NKU, they do have a lot of opportunities for the BFA Playwriting students. Brian Robertson, who teaches Playwriting I and II is an incredible professor. They can stage their works in classes, the studio series, or as part of weekly department-wide assemblies. There are also opportunities outside the university. The Know Theatre of Cincinnati has a program called Serials where they regularly ask for submissions for new short, episodic plays. There is also the Cincinnati Fringe Festival which is a great chance to submit your work as well.

    Those are just my suggestions. Hope they help!

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    Nate Netzley
    New York NY
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  • 3.  RE: Recommendations for Undergrad Creative Writing/Playwriting

    Posted 11-05-2018 19:22
    University of Iowa is a comprehensive program, but their MFA program is top notch.
    Yale, NYU, Brown, Texas, Northwestern

    Here is a link for you. https://www.theatretrip.com/playwriting-programs/

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    Alan Strait
    Teacher
    CCSD
    Las Vegas NV
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  • 4.  RE: Recommendations for Undergrad Creative Writing/Playwriting

    Posted 11-06-2018 09:06
    Two of my former students have been through the Dramatic Writing program at NYU, and had very good experiences with it.  One of them even saw her NYU thesis play produced professionally in Los Angeles.

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    Jeff Grove
    Theatre Teacher, Aesthetics Department Chair
    Stanton College Preparatory School
    Jacksonville FL
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