When: Sunday, March 24th, 2024 from 2PM - 4PM

Where: Xenia Miller Conference Room, at the Commons (300 Washington St. Columbus, IN 47201)

What: Intro to Playwriting - the seventh in a series of master classes presented by Mill Race Theatre Company for high school aged (incoming freshman - graduating seniors) students in Columbus!

Cost: $12 - You must register in advance in order to attend this class. Please see the FAQs section of our registration page for questions about financial aid options.

What to expect: Join local playwright, Nicole Cunningham, in an exploration of the world of playwriting! Throughout this class you will learn the basics of playwriting and various literary functions, as well as put those to use! The best way to learn is by doing! We hope to see you at this exciting class offering with the author of MRTC's upcoming production, "In Praise of Sparrows".

Clinicians leading the workshop: Local Playwright, Nicole Cunningham

Clinician’s Bio: Nicole Cunningham is a writer who likes to conquer every format. She started her writing life as a news journalist, writing for television, newspapers, and magazines. Nicole published a nonfiction history book in 2006 which made the Sports Illustrated Bestseller List. Nicole has taught various writing formats at different institutions of higher learning: Butler University, Ivy Tech, and IU Columbus. She has acted and volunteered in several Mill Race Theatre Company productions, and plays multiple musical instruments. Nicole considers herself the family historian and has written extensively about the journeys of her ancestors. Some of the immigrant stories in Nicole’s family history inspired her first original play, “In Praise of Sparrows,” which premiers with MRTC in spring 2024.

Next Master Class: More details coming soon!

For More Details & To Register for the Class, Click Here to Visit our MRTC Masters Page