THE WRITERS' ACADEMY AT THE KRAVIS CENTER
Sessions held in the Cohen Pavilion

WRITERS’ CIRCLE
Instructor: Julie Gilbert
Wednesday, January 4, Mondays, January 16, 30 February 13, 27, March 12, 26
Writers’ Circle A, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm or
Writers’ Circle B, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Saturdays, March 3 and April 7 from 10 am to 2 pm

Writers’ Circle has been created as a haven for serious writers of all ages. It is a safe environment in which to explore expression, expand and hone craft, share results with oral readings and respectfully critique fellow writers. The requisite to work within this group is to be a dedicated writer. There will be a 2-hour workshop twice a month (writer will attend either 10:30 am or 1:30 pm workshop), accompanied by a Saturday retreat. Once a piece of work has been sufficiently developed, it may result in a public reading by professional actors at the Kravis Center and/or on Classical South Florida, 90.7 FM.

Registration $700 (extended payment plan is available)

SHOWCASE THE WRITING
Host: Julie Gilbert
Fridays, January 13 and March 9 at 7 pm

Showcase the Writing consists of two events, which introduce talented new writers to the public. All genres of work are presented by professional actors who breathe life into the written work. Showcase the Writing is open to the public.

Tickets $10 per Showcase

WRITERS’ LAUNCH
Instructor: Julie Gilbert
Thursdays, January 5, 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16, 23 from 1:30 pm to 3 pmWriters’ Launch is just that – a pad from which to raise written expression. Within every human being there are unspoken thoughts and memories: there is buried treasure. This course is designed to alchemize the unexpressed bounty into a discipline of form, content, technique and style, which will result in a story. The focus and goal is toward the fictional short story.

Registration $300

WRITERS’ LAUNCH II
Instructor: Julie Gilbert
Thursdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12, 19 from 1:30 pm to 3 pmThis class is an additional eight-week session of the
Writers’ Launch.

Registration $300

PLAYWRITING’S THE THING
Instructor: Julie Gilbert
Saturdays, March 17 and 24 from 9 am to 1 pm

Playwriting’s the Thing is a hands-on exploration of the most durable form of entertainment. The two writing workshops concentrate on the fundamentals of monologues and how to create them. The craft will be examined and then written and performed by professional actors. The course requirement is for theatre-lovers with a curiosity about their own dramatic abilities. A good monologue can be the avenue to a promising play. Please bring a personal photo to the opening sessions. Selected monologues will be considered for future Showcase the Writing performances, which are open to the public.

Registration $160