emilymcclainplays
WORKSHOP OFFERINGS
10 Minute Play Bootcamp: 2-Day workshop focusing on the creation of a 10 minute play based on the Paula Vogel "Bake-Off" structure. Participants are guided through the entire writing process encompassing inspiration, character development, play structure, and formatting. This workshop is adaptable to a wide range of age and experience levels.
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*This workshop can also be adapted to a "24-Hour Play Festival" format. I organize and run this event each year for Essential Theatre in Atlanta, GA. ​​
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Dramatic Writing In The Classroom: This professional development workshop is designed for educators who want to integrate playwriting strategies into their classrooms—whether teaching English, history, science, social studies, or other content areas. Participants explore how dramatic writing techniques can strengthen student engagement, deepen understanding of academic concepts, and help students communicate ideas through character, conflict, and storytelling.
The Playwright's Toolbox: Designed for dramatic writing educators, this professional development workshop focuses on enhancing playwriting instruction through innovative teaching strategies. Participants explore techniques for developing emotive formatting, strengthening character voice, and guiding students toward more compelling, expressive scripts. Educators leave with new tools and approaches to support student creativity and confidence as playwrights.
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*This workshop was the keynote presentation of the Southeastern Theatre Conference's Teachering Institute in March 2026.
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Click here for the full text of the article in SETC's Summer 2026 issue.
Theatre Summer Camp
with Yellowhammer Theatre Group
Since 2024, every June I travel to Selma, AL to work with middle and high school students in the New Possibilities Youth Program as a part of Yellowhammer Theatre Group.
I developed the curriculum for this camp to introduce students to basic performance techniques, collaborative playwriting, and building effective ensemble. I can help you develop engaging lesson plans for your camp as well!
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Click here for more information on Yellowhammer's educational programming.
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