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Workshop: Writing For Performance

The Local Word - Regional Showcase for Writers and Readers

2022-11-18 10:30:00 2022-11-18 13:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Workshop: Writing For Performance This workshop will examine character development, writing short plays, structure and dialogue, play analysis and monologue writing. Leopold Library -

Friday, November 18
10:30am - 1:30pm

Add to Calendar 2022-11-18 10:30:00 2022-11-18 13:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Workshop: Writing For Performance This workshop will examine character development, writing short plays, structure and dialogue, play analysis and monologue writing. Leopold Library -

This workshop will examine character development, writing short plays, structure and dialogue, play analysis and monologue writing.

This workshop will examine character development, writing short plays, structure and dialogue, play analysis and monologue writing. It will be highly interactive as participants work through various worksheets and discuss and read plays with the goal of beginning a short piece for writing for performance.

Christine Croyden is a Barwon Heads based playwright, lyricist and novelist. Her play Underground, inspired by the adventures of Nancy Wake, an Australian WWII special agent (aka The White Mouse), was produced at Gasworks Arts Park in March 2019 before it toured various Melbourne theatres.

This session is designed for beginner to established adult (18+) writers.

Tickets – $30/$20 for GRLC Members/$10 Concession

Download the full program (A3 pdf)

Download the full program including presenter bios (A4 pdf)

Check out our other Local Word sessions - www.grlc.vic.gov.au/localword

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshops & Lectures | Festivals | Author Talks |

TAGS: | recommended |

Leopold Library

Phone: (03) 4201 0675

Hours

Leopold Library

We're closed Monday March 10 due to Labour Day
Mon, Mar 10 Closed
(Labour Day)
Tue, Mar 11 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Mar 12 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Mar 13 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Mar 14 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Mar 15 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Mar 16 Closed

Tel: (03) 4201 0675

About the Library

Leopold Library was opened in 2018 and is situated within the Leopold Community Hub. The branch offers a welcoming and bright space with zones for working, comfortable reading and activities. A dedicated technology makerspace provides opportunities to develop creativity, imagination and problem solving. Public access PCs, free WiFi, a large area for children and young people, coffee machine, meeting room for community hire and comfortable seating are further features of this branch. Regular Baby, Toddler and Preschool Story Time sessions are held here. 

Upcoming events

Mon, Mar 17, 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, Mar 18, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Wed, Mar 19, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Do you love writing? Come along to Leopold Library and play around with words in fun activities! Ages 8+ 

Thu, Mar 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, Mar 24, 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, Mar 25, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Wed, Mar 26, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Do you love writing? Come along to Leopold Library and play around with words in fun activities! Ages 8+ 

Thu, Mar 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, Mar 31, 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, Apr 01, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Wed, Apr 02, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Do you love writing? Come along to Leopold Library and play around with words in fun activities! Ages 8+ 

Thu, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Tue, Apr 08, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Wed, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Wed, Apr 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Come along all clay creatives to a hands-on polymer clay workshop. Practice your skills and make your own mini-figurine. Ages 12-18
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Thu, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
We go together like peanut butter and bread! Or peanut butter and...celery...? Join our scavenger hunt all about the... more
We go together like peanut butter and bread! Or peanut butter and...celery...? Join our scavenger hunt all about the foods we enjoy together. Ages 5+
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