CRWR 5401 Mentorship 1: Performance Writing
Mentorship 1 places performance writing of the 21st century in its historical context in order to inform the students’ stylistic and aesthetic choices for their work. Students become familiar with major aspects of performance writing through a close study of texts and productions in their area of interest, which may include staged, filmed, and improvised performances. Students will read selected works along with essays that discuss the craft of writing. Regular writing exercises that arise from the readings are aimed towards generating new works for the end-of-semester portfolio. Every four weeks students will submit original creative writing to the mentor for feedback. Students will also engage in monthly online discussion / workshops with their peers.