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Virtual Workshops

The NHSI offers virtual writing workshops year round. All high school students (grades 9-12) are eligible to apply. 

Students can attend from anywhere in the world, provided they can participate synchronously at the time the workshops are scheduled. 

Playwriting Workshop

Our most popular workshop! NHSI Playwriting Faculty Ian Merrigan guides students through a fast paced, online playwriting process. Email correspondence begins about a week before the live workshop with guided brainstorming assignments and material to read. 

Students then hit the ground writing on day one, and finish the 5-day intensive with a first draft of a 10-minute play.

Schedule includes:

  • Daily group zoom sessions (60 to 90 minutes)
  • Committed, personal writing time
  • Optional office hours for additional feedback

At the end of the week, students can use their draft to apply to the Summer Playwriting Intensive when that application opens.

January 25 - 29, 2027

6 - 7:30 PM CST, Daily
$250
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