Turn a spark into a story for the stage.

Every great play begins with a spark, a character, an image, a moment of tension. In this hands-on playwriting workshop, award-winning playwright and teaching artist Jennifer Lane guides participants through the first inspired steps of building a story for the stage.

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Together, the group will explore the fundamentals of dramatic structure, read and discuss a short play, and engage in generative writing exercises designed to help ideas move from imagination to the page. The workshop emphasizes curiosity, experimentation, and practical tools writers can use immediately.

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This workshop is open to writers of all experience levels, whether you are brand new to playwriting or looking to jumpstart a new script.

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Date: Saturday, February 15
Time: 1:00–3:00 PM
Cost: $50
Location:
The Inspired Acting Company
1124 E. West Maple Road
Walled Lake, MI 48390

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About the Instructor: Jennifer Lane

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Jennifer Lane is an award-winning playwright, novelist, poet, and teaching artist whose work has been produced and developed across the United States and internationally. Her plays have been presented at major festivals, including the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and have received numerous honors and awards. Several of her works have been adapted for film.

Jennifer’s writing has appeared in publications such as HowlRound Theatre Commons, Women in Theatre Magazine, and The Mothership, and her poetry collection The Word for When was published in Italy. She holds an MFA from Columbia University and a BA from Sarah Lawrence College. Her dramatic work is represented by Stewart Talent.

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In addition to her creative practice, Jennifer is a dedicated mentor to emerging writers, bringing warmth, clarity, and encouragement to her teaching. Her workshops create supportive spaces where writers can take risks, generate new material, and begin shaping bold, personal stories for the stage.