Julie Retzlaff's playwriting workshop is an opportunity for writers and creative people to come together and develop new work. In this series, we will focus primarily on character work and strengthening dialogue. You’ll have a chance to read works allowed and to workshop scenes in a collaborative circle.

Whether you’re interested in writing a full-length play, a one-act, or developing dialogue for other creative projects, this is a great opportunity to sharpen your skills.

No previous playwriting experience is required. If you’re already writing, please feel free to bring your project in.

This workshop series meets for four sessions: Tuesdays May 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th, 3:00 – 5:00 PM.

Registration is required, and sign-up is for the whole series. Please use the registration button below.

This program is made possible by funding from the Friends of the Scoville Library and library patrons like you!

Julie Retzlaff is an independent writer, playwright, and teacher whose work has earned her support from EST New York, Primary Stages, New York Theatre Workshops, and the Will Geer Theatricum “Seedlings Play Development Program.” Julie has taught playwriting workshops at the Sharon Playhouse and has worked with playwrights in new play development coast to coast for the past twenty years, creating dynamic writing groups. She is a community leader and an advocate for the environment and humanity. She believes in the power of storytelling and in theater as a place to explore and express our deepest thoughts and ideas. Working collaboratively with writers is one of her greatest joys.

If you're looking for other theater workshops, the Sharon Playhouse offers a variety of classes: https://www.sharonplayhouse.org/classes.