× BEGINNINGS

A two-hour master class on dramatic structure and creating compelling beginnings to your plays. First in a five-part weekly series for aspiring and early-career playwrights.A perfect primer for participation in PlayGround's annual Young Playwrights Contest (http://playground-sf.org/youngplaywrights). Registration: $50 for adults and free for Bay Area high school students.

× CHARACTERS

A two-hour master class on creating rich and compelling characters for your plays. Part 2 in a five-part weekly series for aspiring and early-career playwrights. A perfect primer for participation in PlayGround's annual Young Playwrights Contest (http://playground-sf.org/youngplaywrights). Registration: $50 for adults and free for Bay Area high school students.

× DIALOGUE

A two-hour master class on approaches to creating theatrical dialogue, use of silence and stage directions for your plays. Part 3 in a five-part weekly series for aspiring and early-career playwrights. A perfect primer for participation in PlayGround's annual Young Playwrights Contest (http://playground-sf.org/youngplaywrights). Registration: $50 for adults and free for Bay Area high school students.

× ACTION

A two-hour master class on dramatic action and raising the stakes in your plays. Part 4 in a five-part weekly series for aspiring and early-career playwrights. A perfect primer for participation in PlayGround's annual Young Playwrights Contest (http://playground-sf.org/youngplaywrights). Registration: $50 for adults and free for Bay Area high school students.

× ENDINGS

A two-hour master class on play mapping and writing endings. Part 5 in a five-part weekly series for aspiring and early-career playwrights. A perfect primer for participation in PlayGround's annual Young Playwrights Contest (http://playground-sf.org/youngplaywrights). Registration: $50 for adults and free for Bay Area high school students.