Playwriting: Dialogue and Desire

Sun Mar 09 2025 at 04:30 pm to 06:00 pm UTC-05:00

Pearl's Books | Fayetteville

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Playwriting: Dialogue and Desire
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How do you write the way real people talk? Find out in this special playwriting class taught by Sarah Louks. Beginners welcome!
About this Event

Discover the power of dialogue and desire in this introductory playwriting course with local playwright Sarah Louks. 🎭 Theatrical characters come to life through their wants—whether to dream, fight, or love—and dialogue is the spark that drives them forward.


What you’ll learn: In this two-part class, you’ll learn strategies for deepening character desire and crafting dynamic dialogue to create rich and compelling plays. This class is perfect for beginners or experienced playwrights looking to sharpen their skills. 🖋️


Class One: Sunday, March 9, 4:30-6 at Pearl's Books

Class Two: Sunday, March 16, 4:30-6:30 at Pearl's Books


Feeling nervous about trying something new? 😰 💞 That’s okay. We’ll meet you where you are. Check out our community agreement on our website for more info about how we connect in our workshops.

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ARTIST BIO


💛 This class is taught by Sarah Loucks, a playwright and theater-maker based in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She writes about things she finds incomprehensible, such as death, gender, and capitalism. Sarah is the recipient of a 2024 MAPfund grant, an Individual Artist Fellowship from the Arkansas Arts Council, and two Artist 360 awards from the Mid-America Arts Alliance. She is a four-time funding recipient from the Austin Cultural Arts Council and was awarded the Three New American Plays prize by Forward Flux Productions in 2017. Her plays have been produced in theaters, warehouses, and unknown backyards. M.F.A., Playwriting, University of Arkansas.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Pearl's Books, 28 East Center Street, Fayetteville, United States

Tickets

USD 55.20

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