Author Reading: Andrew Black

Join Andrew Black at Indy Reads on Saturday, January 24 at 3pm for a reading, discussion, and signing of his new work: Signature Pedagogies for the Playwriting Classroom: Spotlight on the Novice Playwright!

This discussion will be moderated by Indy Reads' own Becky Schlomann.

All ages are welcome at this event!

All proceeds from sales at Indy Reads support the nearly 500 adult students in our English literacy programs.

Signature Pedagogies for the Playwriting Classroom

Drawing on qualitative research exploring the techniques of playwriting instructors, this book outlines signature pedagogies within playwriting instruction for 'novice' writers and how they may be reimagined and reinvigorated.

Through research gathered in interviews with 11 instructors, and surveying their methods, syllabi and handouts, Andrew Black interrogates key challenges within dramatic writing pedagogy: the myth that it, along with creativity, cannot be taught; the lack of clarity about the instructional value of playwriting education for diverse contemporary audiences; the tendency to allow the writing product to drive instruction rather than process; and the tension between traditional and experimental models of play construction and how this can confound instructional techniques.

Meet the Author:

Andrew Black

Andrew Black is a playwright and playwriting instructor with a PhD in Theatre/Performance Studies from the University of Missouri, Columbia, and an MFA in Playwriting from Ohio University, Athens. He is on the faculty of the Indiana Writers Center and Dramatists Guild Institute.

For more information, go to www.andrewblackplaywright.com.

Meet the Moderator:

Becky Schlomann

Becky Schlomann (she/her) is an Indianapolis playwright, theatre director, and actor. She serves alongside Andy on the Steering Committee of the Indiana Playwrights Circle. A former K-16 theatre teacher, Becky now teaches for the Indiana Writers Center, where her classes focus on translating the tools of stagecraft for new playwrights. And when she's not in a theatre, Becky proudly serves as Indy Reads' Academic Operations Director.

This event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community:

FREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community!

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Other – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support!

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