2026 Drama Training Course - The Action and Undercurrent of Text: Eight-Session Playwriting Workshop
The HK Rep Education Centre presents an eight-session playwriting workshop titled "The Action and Undercurrent of Text," led by instructor Kwok Wing-hong, guiding participants to create dramatic works rooted in action and practice. Designed for individuals aged 16 and above, the course aims to develop solid theatrical thinking and script structure.
- When
30 Sept 2026, 7 Oct 2026, 14 Oct 2026, 21 Oct 2026, 28 Oct 2026, 4 Nov 2026, 11 Nov 2026, 18 Nov 2026 19:30 - 22:30
- Location
- Kwok Wing-hong · Instructor
- Tickets & pricing
Standard Fee
HKD 4800
Highlights
Do you have a story, a complex relationship, or an inexpressible theme lingering in your mind, yet remain unsure how to craft it into a vibrant piece for the stage?
This course moves beyond rigid theoretical formulas, returning to the core of drama: action and practice. Through eight intensive sessions, participants will learn to transform abstract ideas into tangible "stage events" that actors can perform and audiences can truly feel. Here, text is not merely symbols on paper, but a bridge to visual storytelling, helping you translate inner narratives into dramatic, tension-filled works.
Course Features
- One Play throughout: Focusing on completing one specific play across eight sessions: 15 minutes, two characters, one space, one theme.
- Action over Theory: Practice transforming what the author wants to say into concrete "actions" taken by the characters.
- Deepening Subtext: Explore the linguistic textures of dialogue—the spoken, the unspoken, and the unspeakable—to uncover the motivations behind human actions.
- Refining your Text: Learn to accept feedback and systematically revise your script from draft to final version.
Eight-Session Curriculum
- Session 1: Action - Turning ideas into theatrical events (Action)
- Session 2: Character - Credibility over background (Character)
- Session 3: Relationship - The tango of desire and obstacles (Relationship)
- Session 4: Scene - Keeping characters alive in the moment (Scene)
- Session 5: Dialogue - Language as a weapon (Dialogue)
- Session 6: Theatricality - Letting the space speak (Theatricality)
- Session 7: Structure - The inevitable twist of fate (Structure)
- Session 8: Development - Revise that script! (Development)
Important Notes
- Conducted in Cantonese, suitable for ages 16 and above interested in foundational dramaturgy and script structure.
- A certificate of completion will be awarded to students with at least 80% attendance.
- Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. The Hong Kong Repertory Theatre reserves the right to modify course details. For inquiries, please contact 3103 5910.
