Stage, Screen & More

MOONLIT POND: THE LIFE AND HAIKU OF BASHO

Jeanne Martin | Ed. D., Teacher, Poet and Retreat Leader “Learn about the pine, from the pine.” This advice about writing haiku from Haiku Master Matsuo Basho (1644-1694), is true for us today. We will learn about Basho: his life, times, and influence as the originator of this poetry form. Basho reveals to us the haiku moment: the direct, immediate experience of the natural world in three short lines. After reading many of Basho’s haiku, we will try our hands at writing haiku using easy and fun writing prompts. Soon you will be seeing haiku moments everywhere. Participants will receive a small field notebook and a haiku chapbook from the instructor. All are invited to this fun, supportive course.

COURSE CODE: BASH Sec. 01: 2 Sundays, 2-4pm Dec. 11 & 18 | $100

STAGE SCREEN & MORE

FOOD WRITING WORKSHOP

Michael Floreak | Food Writer, Edible Boston, Boston Globe Great food writing has the power to feed our senses, minds, and souls. Writing about food begins with a passion for eating or cooking, but it also takes skill and practice. In this six week course, you will have the opportunity to build skills as you try your hand at several genres of food writing—reviews, personal essays/memoir, interviews, recipes, and food travel, among them. You will also explore food photography and social media, and learn about writing pitches to editors. Whether your goal is to become the next Smitten Kitchen or Anthony Bourdain, or simply to improve your social media game, you will get a chance to sample food writing genres, maybe discover new loves, and hone your writing skills.

COURSE CODE: FWRI Sec. 01: 6 Mondays, 6-8pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $280 No Class Oct. 10

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PLAYWRIGHTS’ WORKSHOP

Peter Littlefield | Stage Director, Writer, and Dramaturg You get an idea for a play. Now, how do you build it into a narrative? Moments grow into scenes. The movement of scenes becomes a language in itself. The story is secondary to something more elusive: a dramatic world recognizable from our lives. We are here to support you, whether you’re just beginning or writing a full-length play. We will read work, discuss problems, and use exercises to trigger observation and imagination.

COURSE CODE: PLWR Sec. 01: 10 Thursdays, 7-9pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $290 No class Nov. 24

INTRODUCTION TO SCREENWRITING FOR MOVIES, TV, THEATER, AND MULTIMEDIA

Andrew Osborne | Screenwriter, baitshop.org Whether you want to create movies, TV shows, plays, video games, comic books, or web videos, come learn the basics of scriptwriting in a supportive environment while you work towards the first, second, or even final draft of a solid “spec” script. We’ll explore the three-act structure, industry-standard format, character, and dialogue, as well as tips for surviving in the entertainment business and building your own audience.

COURSE CODE: REEN Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 7-9pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $265 No class Oct. 10

FILM CLUB DISCUSSION

Thomas Meek | Writer For this four-week session, you’ll watch two films each week and join classmates for a lively discussion led by Tom Meek, Cambridge Day film editor and member of the Boston Society of Film Critics. Two films will be assigned each week (assignments will be given out before the first meeting). Films will be selected from what’s available on Amazon (may require rental) and Netflix (membership). Selections will ideally be one recently released film, and one related film (by filmmaker, theme, social issue, etc.). Cinephiles and casual viewers are welcomed alike.

COURSE CODE: PICS Sec. 01: 4 Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Oct. 12 | $125