Intermediate Playwriting – Writing Intensive

(same as THEATR 3920W). Builds on playwriting fundamentals through the development of a full-length stage play. Emphasizes structure, character arcs, and scene development while practicing industry-standard formatting. Students will engage in workshops, staged readings, and production experiences to prepare scripts for competitions and portfolio inclusion. Hands-on script development through the Missouri Playwrights Workshop (MPW) and Mizzou New Play Series. Students must attend at least 5 MPW performances during the course of the semester. Graded on A-F basis only. Prerequisites: ENGLSH 2560.