Heartland Theatre Company's play writing workshop is back by popular demand, repeating last spring’s course, Writing the Short Play.
Award-winning playwright Bruce Boeck of Normal is slated to lead the 5-week program on developing short plays, including character development, establishing a narrative arc and packing dynamic dialog and conflict into a bite-sized script.
The course, running Tuesday evenings in October, comes just in time for Heartland's 10-minute play competition. The 22nd edition of the international contest invites plays remarking on this year’s theme: The Rummage Sale. Selections will be performed early next summer.
Workshop applications for Writing the Short Play are due Sept. 25. Participation is limited to 15 people and includes a $50 fee on the first class. All sessions take place at Heartland Theatre, in the Normal Community Activity Center at 1110 Douglas St.
The 10-minute Play Festival deadline to enter is Feb. 1, 2025, with submissions accepted online at heartlandtheatre.org.
