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Online Writing

Students who cannot attend classes in person at the Training Centre can still study comedy sketch writing! Students receive individual instruction through one-on-one e-mail correspondence, exploring the fundamentals of character development and theatrical scene structure. Exercises include a variety of comedic genres, from "Simple Yet Impossible Goal" to "Clash of Context" to "Inappropriate Response."

US$290, 8 weeks
Online Writing is conducted by e-mail correspondence with a Writing instructor.
This course is offered through the Chicago Training Center. When registering online, please select the Chicago location, or call the Chicago Training Center at 312-664-3959. Payment will be made in US dollars.

Registration for Online Writing courses closes at noon Central time on the Friday before the start date.

Online Writing 1 Begins June 30

Prerequisites: No previous experience required

Online Writing 2 Begins June 28

Prerequisites: Online Writing 1

Online Writing - Writing for TV & Film Begins June 30

Prerequisites: Online Writing 2