Fireworks – Young Writers Programme

Workshopping scripts with actors

FIREWORKS 2010

If you are an aspiring stage writer between 16 and 25 you might be interested in taking part in our annual Young Writers Programme: Fireworks

This year Fireworks will take a slightly different shape. The Fireworks writers will be working with the actors taking part in the Tinderbox Studio Ensemble which means that the workshops with actors and rehearsals will happen when the actors are available over a couple of weeks in August for the workshops and in October for Rehearsals.

THE PROGRAMME

SKILL SESSION ONE

Half a day exploring the elements of Theatre and the components of Drama: How we tell stories in a 3 dimensional space; characters, structure, space, time and so on.

WRITING 1st DRAFT

Get your ideas and your story down on paper

SKILL SESSION TWO

Half a day’s workshop looking at how to complete the script through a process of rewriting. + individual sessions getting feed back on your script.

WRITING 2nd DRAFT

Taking into consideration all you have learnt and feedback carefully rework your play so it is ready for the actors.

SKILL SESSION WITH ACTORS

A full day using actors working with the scripts on the floor, testing them out and getting feedback from the performers. Learning about what does and does not work in your scripts.

WRITING THE FINAL DRAFT

Your final chance to hone your play having learnt from the actors exploring your text. It is time for the production draft!

REHEARSAL AND SHOWCASE

Professionally produced rehearsed reading for a specially invited audience

In addition we watch plays or readings and any Tinderbox productions that coincide with the programme, as well as read and analyse plays together.

HOW TO APPLY

Look at the dates below and make sure you can make them.

Please send your application by the 3rd of May which should include:

- 2 pages of dialogue from a previous script (not written for this application)

- A letter in which we would like to find out more about you, why you are interested in taking part of Fireworks and your writing experience so far.

Please send your application by May 3rd to ‘Fireworks’, Tinderbox Theatre Company, 72 High Street, Belfast BT1 2BE

We will accept 4 or 5 participants this year.

If you have any questions about the programme or how to apply contact Hanna Slattne at hanna.slattne@tinderbox.org.uk

THE THEME

The Theme for Fireworks 2010 will be WEALTH. The theme will be used as a starting point for our discussions about writing a stage play and for your own ideas. If you are accepted on the programme we will start by discussing the different ways to explore your ideas on the stage in different ways so its best not to pre-empt that discussion by deciding what you might write about beforehand.

THE DATES 2010

We look forward to hearing from you.

Hanna and Ciaran