Sketch 301: Writing for the Stage

Name: Sketch 301: Writing for the Stage
Start: 2026-03-18T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-29T21:30:00-04:00
Location: American Underground

Schedule

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

American Underground | Durham, NC

Learn how to write specifically for the stage—taking advantage of and working within the constraints of an in-person, live show. Wednesdays.
About this Event

In this advanced sketch course, we’ll think about how to write specifically for the stage—taking advantage and working within the constraints of an in-person, live show. Topics include show themes, pacing, blocking and tech tools.

Classes every Wednesday, March 18th - April 29th from 7:00-9:30pm.The course will culminate in a student show on Sunday, May 3rd (exact time to be determined).

Please read our and before signing up for a class or workshop.

PREREQUISITES: Students are required to have taken Sketch 201 at Mettlesome within the last year. If you have any questions about this policy, you may contact us here.

CLASS REQUIREMENTS:

Students are required to attend 2 shows at Mettlesome during the course (students get into shows for free)
Students are allowed a maximum of 2 absences per course.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTE:If you have questions, need assistance, or require any accommodations, please email us at [email protected].

INSTRUCTOR:

DANIEL DUNCAN