Writing Comedy Workshop with Laura Schellhardt

January 4 – February 8, Sundays from 12:30pm-2:00pm CST

New for 2026! In this 6-week playwriting class, writers will explore comedy techniques by crafting original monologues and scenes. Delve into comedic styles, such as situational comedy, rom-com, and farce, with Laura Schellhardt, head of the undergraduate playwriting program at Northwestern University.

TV Pilot Screenwriting with John Corwin

January 17 – February 21, Saturdays from 12:00pm-1:20pm CST

This winter Playwriting Faculty Member John Corwin will offer a unique online experience for students interested in television and writing! Ever had have an idea for a TV series? That’s great! Here’s where you can learn how to turn that idea into a script and long-running series.

Playwriting Workshop with Ian Merrigan

January 26-30, weeknights from 6:00pm-7:30pm CST

Back by popular demand! NHSI Playwriting Faculty Ian Merrigan will guide students through a fast paced, online playwriting process. Email correspondence will begin about a week before the workshop with guided brainstorming assignments and material to read. We will then hit the ground writing and finish our 5-day intensive with a first draft of a 10-minute play. Schedule will include one 60 to 90-minute group Zoom session per day, optional office hours with the instructor for additional feedback and notes, and committed, personal writing time.