an opportunity for playwrights to come together and work on new ideas while being supported by the community.
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Presented by On The Boards and Planter Box Theatre
With support from Saskatchewan Playwrights Centre
Playwriting workshop series this spring in Saskatoon hosted at The Refinery performance venue.
4 playwriting workshops to explore new ideas and possibilities on the prairies
UPCOMING
Friday, May 30
Workshop 2
Playwriting with Yvette Nolan
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: The Refinery 609 Dufferin Ave.
Saturday, May 31st
Workshop 3
Overcoming the Blank Page with Johanna Arnott from Planter Box Theatre
Time: 10am - 12pm
Location: The Refinery 609 Dufferin Ave.
Workshop 4
Shotgun Dramaturgy
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Location: The Refinery 609 Dufferin Ave.
Writing exploration with Shotgun Dramaturgy lead by Liz Whitbread, Gordon Portman, and Kenn McLeod - Explore new scripts and discuss when, where and how.
Get Up! On The Boards Cabaret
Time: 7:30- 10pm
Location: The Refinery 609 Dufferin Ave.
Participants are invited to read a short selection of writing at the On The Boards Cabaret if they choose.
PAST Workshop 1 - Playwriting and Collaborating with Musicians; Saturday MARCH 15 9:30am - 12pm Lead by Juanita Dawn (puppeteer Calgary) and Jolene Higgins (aka singer song-writer Little Miss Higgins). The pair will discuss their new play and how they developed from idea to final performance. (To be held at Emmanuel Anglican Church, next to the Refinery at 609 Dufferin Ave)
About the hosts:
ON THE BOARDS Staging Company is a non-profit organization operating on a unique, alternative model for producing independent performing art in Saskatoon. We support artists in staging their work by maintaining an accessible, professional venue and providing collaborative production services so they may focus on being an artist first and a producer second.
Our vision is to create an environment for the live arts to thrive in our community. Our mission is to foster independent live arts production by providing opportunity and support
services for performing artists and artist-producers, especially those lacking the corporate
structure of a professional arts entity.
Planter Box Theatre is a garden where artists are welcome to create, learn and grow. We believe in the power of mixing emerging and emerged artists to blend creation and mentorship as we explore and create together. With the goal of producing new works, Planter Box Theatre provides an opportunity for new writers, actors, designers, stage managers, and creators of all forms to experience a room where they can work and grow in. Passionate about early development and support, Planter Box Theatre is excited to bring an opportunity for writers to have a space to play and fail forward.
May 30, 2025 @ 9:30 am - May 31, 2025 @ 12:00 pm
To reserve your spot, please use the ticket link below
All workshops are free of charge.
Program supported by Saskatchewan Playwrights Centre
