Writer's Room Intensive with Eric Acosta

Schedule

Sat Nov 08 2025 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

The Lincoln Lodge | Chicago, IL

Eric Acosta (Dreamworks, Disney, Adult Swim) teaches a two day intensive on what to expect from a writer's room experience
About this Event

Writer's Room Intensive is a two day workshop held at The Lincoln Lodge Chicago to prepare and educate newer writers on what to expect from a writers room experience, and how best to develop ideas and characters for a new show in a collaborative setting. Through various writing activities and hands on instruction, students will leave with an understanding of how a writer's room functions and how to make their own work series-ready.


This workshop runs on TWO CONSECUTIVE days:

Saturday, November 8th 10:00am-2:00pm

Sunday, November 9th 10:00am-2:00pm


Instructor: Eric Acosta

Eric is a ten year veteran of the TV animation industry. His career started in Chicago on the stage, first as a musician, then as an improvisor, and eventually a stand up comic. From there Eric made his way to Los Angeles where he discovered his love for writing. After being a long time contributor to the Channel 101 website and festival, he moved on to television. He’s been fortunate enough to have written on such titles as Rick and Morty, Loud House, Apple and Onion, Megamind, just to name a few. Eric is now passing on what he’s learned via his Writer’s Room Writing class.


All students will receive an email no later than one day prior to their class start date confirming dates, times and location.


REFUND/ROLLOVER POLICY: Full refunds are available any time up to 5 days before the first class commences. If you are not able to attend class and the refund window has closed, we can issue class credits and roll you into a future session. Please note - we do not process rollovers on the start date of class, and once class has begun, no refunds or rollovers will be issued, regardless of attendance.


The Lincoln Lodge Theater Code of Conduct

The Lincoln Lodge Theater and Training Center is a place to foster creativity, connection and artistic expression with an aim to provide a safe and supportive environment for performers to grow. Those entering this space must be able to come together in trust and respect, while honoring the diversity of its community members. The purpose of this document is to promote student/performer well being and encourage a collaborative and harmonious theater environment.

The following is a list of expectations for students and performers while in The Lincoln Lodge space:

-Be aware of the diverse background of theater attendees/classmates and create material from a place of fun, respect and kindness towards others

-Sexist, racist, homophobic, and discriminatory behavior or jokes will not be tolerated

-Behave professionally and respectfully towards others

-Treat sensitive and risky subject matter carefully and with emotional intelligence. Be open to having a constructive, open conversation about a performance afterwards if the occasion arises.


The following is a non-exhaustive list of prohibited conduct:

-Physical abuse

-Theft/damage/misuse of property: Theft or damage, misuse and unauthorized possession or improper use of personal property; and unauthorized or improper use of, or entry into, theater facilities

-Harassment: Threatening, harassing, bullying or intimidating a person, either verbally, in writing or through electronic or other means

-Sexual Harassment: Unwanted/unwelcome sexual behavior directed at a person in a physical, verbal or non-verbal form

-Drug/alcohol use: Possession, consumption, sale, distribution or use of illicit drugs or outside alcohol is strictly prohibited. Additionally, the Lincoln Lodge is a smoke free zone, including vaping/e-cigarettes.

-Weapons and hazardous materials: The use, possession or storage of any firearms or weapons; dangerous materials or chemicals are prohibited on the theater premises


Consequences for breaching our Code of Conduct will be dealt with accordingly and may consist of, but not limited to: warnings, apologies, probation, suspension, or even removal from the premises. All decisions in regards to situations will be at the discretion of the theater director and training center manager.


Where is it happening?

The Lincoln Lodge, 2040 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, United States
Tickets

USD 467.53

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