Classes at Chicago Dramatists

Chicago Dramatists offers one of the strongest and most dynamic playwriting education programs in the country open to any individual. Our classes are tailored to meet the needs and interests of writers at all levels and taught by working theatre professionals who are also expert teachers.

Upcoming Classes

Our small group, workshop classes offer the opportunity to learn from and gain ample feedback on your work from world class teachers. You’ll also benefit from critiquing peers’ work and hearing responses from their varying points-of-view. You’ll make friends and build your artistic community. Primarily offered on Zoom, our classes offer the ease of learning from home.

Private classes offer even more personal attention from the teacher and the flexibility to design a schedule that works for both of you.  While private classes follow the same curriculum as online classes, you may be able to tailor lessons and exercises to better fit your individual learning style. If you're interested in a private class, please email theatermanager@chicagodramatists.org.

When classes are filled, we offer a limited number of Class Passes, which provide access to our most popular classes. With a Class Pass, you attend weekly Zoom class sessions. You sit in on class lectures and discussion and can complete weekly homework assignments and in class writing exercises while observing readings and critiques. Class Passes are a great opportunity to learn from some of our most popular teachers and build structure into your writing schedule in a cost-effective way.

At the end of each quarter, Chicago Dramatists produces Best in Class, a showcase featuring some of the most accomplished work from all classes, read by professional actors.