Essential’s flagship playwriting course will be IN PERSON at Decatur’s Legacy Park in January 2022!

In this six week introduction to the art and form of playwriting, participants will learn about the elements of playwriting by studying examples, hearing from professional playwrights, and sharing writing exercises of their own. The class will culminate in a public showcase of students’ work, performed by professional Atlanta actors.

Classes are 90 minutes long and meet weekly on the following dates:

Sunday January 9 (3-4:30pm)

Sunday January 16 (3-4:30pm)

Sunday January 23 (3-4:30pm)

Sunday January 30 (3-4:30pm)

(Class will not meet on Superbowl Sunday, February 6)

Sunday February 13 (3-4:30pm)

Sunday February 27 – Student Showcase

Interested in a scholarship? Complete this form and a Legacy Park representative will contact you!

Feedback from past participants:

“So beyond my expectations!”

“Each class was inspiring.”

“The teacher was great and very invested in our growth as writers. The environment felt safe and welcoming.”

“The perfect catalyst to get me writing again!”

“This class was exactly what I needed.”