PLAYWRITING 101 WITH MARJORIE CHAN
PLAYWRITING 101 (FOR GRADES 7-12) WITH MARJORIE CHAN
Participants will jump in with warm-ups, physical improvisation and group writing designed to
spark the writing process. Learn the difference between writing for a dramatic form instead of for
print. Expect to move around, write quickly and leave with ideas and inspiration! This workshop
is for new writers, or writers new to theatre. Participants should wear comfortable clothing,
bring their own notebooks and be ready to play.
REGISTER ONLINE or DOWNLOAD APPLICATION BELOW
Online registration form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YTR2NR3
* Bring a notebook/paper and pens (no laptops) * Wear comfortable clothing
About Marjorie Chan
Marjorie Chan is an award-winning playwright and performer based in Toronto, who is passionate about creating art with andfor youth. Her works have been performed in Canada, the U.S., Russia, and Hong Kong. She often mentors writers through such organizations as PEN Canada, Cahoots Theatre Company, Diaspora Dialogues, Carlos Bulosan Theatre, Playwrights’ Guild of Canada, and Nightwood Theatre. As a facilitator and mentor, she has taught in elementary, high school, and university environments here in Canada, Hong Kong as well as in New
York. Marjorie also runs Crossing Gibraltar, an outreach, training and performance program for refugee and newcomer youth, forwhich she was recently nominated for the Canadian Citizenship Award.
For more information contact Kadon, kadon@playwrightsguild.ca or call 416-703-0201
