Theatre du Mississippi Presents Virtual Playwriting Workshop: Autobiographical Writing

Virtual Sessions
June 20, July 18, Aug 15, Sept 12, Oct 10
Cost: Sliding Scale One-Time Payment of $15-75
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Discover the power of personal storytelling through the art of autobiographical writing with playwright Kelsey Rain. In this hands-on workshop, playwrights and actors will craft a rough draft of a monologue or script inspired by a significant event from their own lives or the lives of their family members.

 

Guided by prompts and exercises, participants will explore how to transform personal experiences into compelling narratives for the stage. Whether you’re a seasoned writer, an actor looking to create your own material, or someone new to autobiographical storytelling, this workshop is a space to reflect, connect, and create.

Target Audience: This workshop is open to beginners through advanced playwrights and actors with an interest in creating authentic, autobiographical work.

Workshop Series Details:

• Dates & Time:
  • June 20 | 11:30 am – 1 pm CST
  • July 18 | 11:30 am – 1 pm CST
  • August 15 | 11:30 am – 1 pm CST
  • September 12 | 11 am – 1 pm CST
  • October 10 | 11 am – 1 pm CST
• Format: Virtual (via Zoom) – Recording available for refresher or to take the class asynchronously

Topics Include:

• • Mining the Memory
  • Shaping the Narrative
  • Point of View and Voice
  • Make it Engaging
  • Sharing and Feedback
• Length: 90 minutes
• Attendee Cost: Sliding Scale One Time Payment of $15-75 https://theatredumiss.org/event/playwriting-workshop-autobiographical-writing/2025-06-20/
• RSVP Required. Payment requested by end of series

 

About the Instructor

Kelsey Rain is a Native American playwright with an MFA in Theatre with an emphasis in Playwriting from University of Idaho, where she also studied indigenous theatre, queer theatre, feminist theatre, and theatre for social change. She has acted, sang, directed, and dramaturged professionally, but her true passion is creating original works. Two of her plays were Finalists for Native Voices Playwright retreat. She also assistant directed the play Marisol at Idaho State University, which received many KCACTF awards including one for creating a brave rehearsal space.

 

Theatre du Mississippi is a member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/membership/.