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WEEKEND
WORKSHOPS ON DRAMATICA THEORY
(Workshop Outline Below)
 Chris
Huntley, co-creator of the Dramatica Theory of Story, will lead two,
weekend workshops designed as introductions to the Dramatica theory,
a bridge between "traditional" story concepts and Dramatica's
own reinterpretation of those story concepts.
"My
hope is that the topics covered in the workshops will be so fundamental
that writers will be able to apply what they learn immediately, even
if they don't own any Dramatica software," says Huntley. "Since
Dramatica was released over six years ago, we've found that writers'
biggest hurdles in learning Dramatica involves connecting Dramatica
to their previous education and experience with story. These workshops
should provide writers with the necessary background to learn Dramatica
much faster."
Some
of the topics to be covered include: defining our terms -- finding common
ground in every day story terminology; balancing a writer's role as
author with a writer's role as audience; the importance of Context in
determining a story's meaning; the four throughlines; and more. Each
workshop will be held on a Saturday and Sunday at the offices of Screenplay
Systems in Burbank, CA.
- WHEN:
- APRIL
WORKSHOP: Saturday and Sunday, April 20 & 21, 2002.
- JULY
WORKSHOP: Saturday and Sunday, July 20 & 21, 2002.
- WHERE:
Screenplay Systems, Room 302, 150 E, Olive Ave., Burbank,
CA 91502
- SEATING:
Limited to 24 people -- First come, first served. Reservations
Required.
- COST:
- $199
(includes a copy of the Writer's DreamKit, a $60 value!)
- $149—Save
$50 if you are a registered user of Dramatica Pro or
Writer's DreamKit ($149.00 price does NOT include a copy
of the Writer's DreamKit)
- PREREQUISITES:
None. The Workshops are open to all interested.
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Don't
miss out! Reserve your space early. Call 1-800-84-STORY or
818-843-6557, fax 818-843-8364, or send an email to sales@screenplay.com.
SCHEDULE:
The following is the workshop schedule. Note: In addition to the
scheduled lunch breaks, there will be regular 10 minute stretch and
bathroom breaks.
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9:00
AM—12 NOON: Morning Session
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12
NOON—1:00 PM: Lunch Break
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1:00
PM—5:00 PM: Afternoon Session
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5:00
PM—6:00 PM: Open Discussion (Optional)
OPTIONAL
SATURDAY EVENING EVENT: Movie Screening and discussion over
coffee. Saturday evening everyone is invited to join Chris on a
walk to the local AMC theater to see a current movie (admission
price not included) and discussion afterward (possibly at a local
restaurant). The purpose is to apply some of the Dramatica concepts
introduced earlier in the day to the film just watched. The event
is open to ALL (workshop participants and non-participants)
and only costs the price of admission to the AMC theater.
Saturday
Night Film Screening
- Film:
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
- Time:
7:15 PM, Sat. July 20, 2002 (We'll
meet in the lobby at 7:00 and then again
immediately after the screening to discuss the film)
- Location:
AMC Media Center 8 Theater—3rd
Floor, inside the Burbank Media Mall; 210 E. Magnolia Blvd.,
Burbank, CA 91502 • 818-953-9800
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9:00
AM—12 NOON: Morning Session
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12
NOON—1:00 PM: Lunch Break
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1:00
PM—4:00 PM: Afternoon Session
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4:00
PM—5:00 PM: Open Discussion (Optional)
Accommodations:
There is a Holiday Inn one block from the Screenplay Offices. There
are dozens of restaurants within a four block walking distance.
Holiday
Inn
150 E Angeleno Ave
Burbank, CA
818-841-4770
If you
are coming from out of town and you are planning enough time to see
the sites during your stay in Burbank, you can find all you need to
know, regarding studio tours,TV show tickets, fine dining (and not
so fine dining) from the following link: http://www.burbank.com/
WORKSHOP
OUTLINE
Here
is a loose outline of the weekend workshop. This outline is subject
to change (though probably won't change much if any). (click
here)
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