Playwriting

Develop your voice as a playwright

As you study for your Playwriting degree at The Theatre School, you’ll be equipped with the primary tools of dramatic writing and the space and opportunities to put them into practice.

You can participate in The Theatre School’s productions as an assistant director or dramaturg and have your scripts workshopped in the annual Wrights of Spring playwriting festival.

You’ll learn from a distinguished and award-winning faculty of professional playwrights, dramaturgs, directors and arts writers, giving you opportunities to learn firsthand from industry professionals active in Chicago’s theatre community.

Classes

Coursework

Directing
Dramatic Criticism
History of Dramatic Literature
Topics in Playwriting
Script Analysis
Theatre Crew
Theatre Studies

Resources

Combined bachelor's + master's degree offered

Career Options

Common Career Areas

Directing
Education
Performance
Playwriting
Screenwriting
Script analysis

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