By "success" I mean that all of our student writers were once again immersed fully in this retreat-like setting, attending classes, workshops, special talks by Visiting Artists, and, most importantly, were able to share a new full-length script they wrote during the previous semester with their fellow students, our faculty of established writers, and the many actors and other industry professionals that join us for our ten-day bi-annual intensive.
As I've said before on this blog, I think the biggest draw for our two-year program is that before graduation, all our student writers will have written at least four full-length scripts. And they walk away with a strong beginning body of work under their arm, work that's been given initial testing with professional actors in table readings and/or staged public concert readings. It's this feature that makes our program unique nationally and its success is most accurately evidenced by the serious and growing recognition that our student and alumni scripts are receiving in the marketplace.
I urge any readers of this blog who are considering looking into MFA playwriting or screenwriting programs to take a look at ours. It is designed for serious writers who are intent on building a solid foundation on which to launch a successful writing career in our industry.
Oh, and thanks to current student and photographer Kara Krantz for the photos.
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I'm the Program Director of the low-residency MFA in Writing for Stage and Screen being offered by the New Hampshire Institute of Art. Our last residency ran from January 5 to 14 and we're currently considering applications for starting the program at our June 2018 residency that runs from June 22 to July 1. The application deadline for a June start is May 1. If you're interested in finding out more about our program, email me at buzzmclaughlin@gmail.com and we can start a dialogue.
I'm also a playwright and screenwriter, producing partner in my production company Either/Or Films (The Sensation of Sight and Only Daughter) a professional script consultant, and the author of The Playwright's Process. You can follow me on Twitter @eitherorfilms or @mfastagescreen. I’m also on Facebook at buzzmclaughlinscriptconsulting.
