Link to Sign Up on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/112042030730

This introductory playwriting course is designed for Chicago based BIPOC writers to develop their individual theatrical voice through writing a ten minute play. Through the practice of writing and investigating works by and about playwrights of color, students will (1) learn the fundamentals of play construction and theory, (2) explore the elements of dramatic tension, and (3) develop a work that best expresses their authentic
voice.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:
1. Write a ten minute play using proper style and format.
2. Generate character-driven stories that will engage an audience.
3. Provide and receive constructive feedback in order to achieve their best work.

We are at a moment in history when supporting and promoting traditionally marginalized voices is more crucial than ever. As AAPI artists, we must resist systemic oppression, by actively creating and disseminating those stories that must be told.

The course is four classes, September 15th-October 6th, 7-9PM, with no drop-ins. We'll meet via Google Meet, you'll receive a link and details before the first class. The course value is $120. If you're unable to pay full price, you may qualify for a sponsored scholarship or sliding scale tuition. Email us for more information. Class is limited to 12 participants.​ Sign up here.

Submit Your Play

​We continually accept play submissions from Asian American playwrights in the Midwest. Completed plays of all lengths that are ready to be read or produced are strongly preferred. The Our Perspective series is not intended to develop plays. Submit completed plays to hello@our-perspective.com. There is no limit or cost to the quantity of plays you submit and you may re-submit previous work.

✉ Email your play(s) to hello@our-perspective.com.


Internships Available
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Learn to produce play readings and plays. To be fully represented, we need to produce Asian American work. Focused, passionate, dedicated parties should email their résumé and Statement of Intention as to why you want to produce Asian American staged play readings and plays to hello@our-perspective.com. Join our team of Asian American producers, directors, and casting directors and let’s make magic! We can’t wait to work with you.

✉ Email your résumé and Statement of Intention to hello@our-perspective.com.
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2020 Playwriting Workshops

​Following the success of Our Perspective's previous playwriting workshops, we will continue to host playwriting workshops in 2020! You can add your email address to Our Perspective's mailing list and/or follow Our Perspective on Facebook to stay in the loop.

​Exciting news and as requested: HANA Center and Our Perspective: Asian American Play Readings present a follow up to “Playwriting 101 Workshop for POC!”

This donation based workshop is for those who wish to continue what we started at the Playwriting POCs workshop at The Goodman on May 16. We will review the basics of playwriting and build up to writing short plays and more. HANA center is kindly donating their space. Proceeds go to Sue Pak for her valuable time and wisdom. You may Zelle QuickPay her at spak1439@yahoo.com. Suggested donation is $20, but no person of color wanting to learn playwriting will be turned away.

And of course, please feel to bring a friend who might be interested in playwriting as well!

​This donation based workshop is for those who wish to continue what we started at the Playwriting POCs workshop at The Goodman on May 16th. We will review the basics of playwriting and build up to writing short plays and more. HANA center is kindly donating their space. Proceeds go to Sue Pak for her valuable time and wisdom. You may Zelle QuickPay her at spak1439@yahoo.com. Suggested donation is $20, but no person of color wanting to learn playwriting will be turned away.

And of course, please feel to bring a friend who might be interested in playwriting as well!

​Learn the basics of playwriting and share your ideas, theatrically.

​Our Perspective: Asian American Play Readings presents this one time only workshop intended for People of Color who want an introduction to play writing. All proceeds benefit the Our Perspective play reading series produced by the 501c3 arts group, Asian Improv Arts Midwest. No prerequisites or experience required. Bring something to write with, digital or manual. Begin your playwriting career, here! Your name will be on a list at the door. To receive a tax donation letter for your donation, please email kioto@airmw.org.

​This 90 minute play writing intensive is lead by accomplished playwright and Northwestern University professor Susan H Pak. Susan is a Chicago Dramatists Resident Playwright and Assistant Professor in Residence at Northwestern University in Qatar. She received an MFA in writing for the screen and stage at Northwestern University; she received both a BA in English and a JD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.Her plays have been produced in New York,Chicago and Los Angeles and include: Marabar at Chicago Dramatists, Ghost Girl at the Workshop Theater, T.A.B. at New York’s Downtown Urban Theater Festival, and the Manhattan Repertory Theater Festival; Haters at New York’s Midtown International Theater Festival; Baby Shower at New York’s Network One Act Festival; Incredible Invisible at Chicago’s Bailiwick Director’s Fest; Ladies’ Man at Chicago Dramatists; and The Writers at Theater Unleashed in Los Angeles. Her full-length play Boys enjoyed a 12-week run at the Tinfish Theater in Chicago.