THEA 159Advanced Playwriting
Advanced study, through writing practice, of craft elements in the construction of dramatic work for the stage. Students experiment with the construction of a full-length play and the development of their individual writing process through organization of complex plots, characters, dialogue, structures, poetics and other worldmaking tools.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 157 or an equivalent from creative writing, and satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements.
- NOTE: This course requires the attendance of four plays during the quarter – two on campus, and two off campus in San Jose or SF/OAK. Please email the instructor for more information: lirollin@ucsc.edu
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Studio | Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm | TA Offices J102 | L. Rollins | Open 0/12 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Studio | Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm | TA Offices J102 | L. Rollins | Open 9/20 |
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