FREE PLAYWRITING WORKSHOP & CRAFT TALK SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Presented by Playwrights Local & The Dramatists Guild of Ohio Join Playwrights Local and The Dramatists Guild (Ohio Region) for a free playwriting workshop and craft talk on Saturday, September 23 from 12:00 noon to 3:30 pm. Both sessions will be presented as part of Playwrights Local's 3rd Annual Cleveland Playwrights Festival <http://www.playwrightslocal.org/3rd-annual-cleveland-playwrights-festival/> at the Creative Space at Waterloo Arts <https://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.57124,-81.571906&z=15&t=m&hl=en-US&gl=US&mapclient=embed&cid=17413032355490681254> in North Collinwood. Registration or tickets are not required. Classes are intended for adults and teens, but are otherwise open to all. 12:00 pm Workshop: “Cross-Pollination: The Art of Adapting Works for the Stage” With Eric Schmiedl Adaptation has been a component of western theatre since Sophocles first dreamed of putting Oedipus on stage. And, the current success of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, Fun Home, and Hamilton indicate that theatrical adaptation is alive and well in the 21st Century. This workshop seeks to discover the basic steps in transforming non-theatrical works into drama for the stage. And, it’s practical! Bring your writing utensils and your imagination! (1:45) 2:00 pm Craft Talk: “Working with New Plays: The Director’s Perspective” With Sarah Greywitt, Anjanette Hall, and Matthew Wright; moderated by Les Hunter In this craft talk, Sarah Greywitt, Anjanette Hall, and Matthew Wright address the ways in which contemporary directors approach new plays. Presented as a panel discussion and moderated by Les Hunter, this session provides insights on how new work is interpreted by established collaborators. Essential for playwrights, but open to all. (1:30) The 3rd Annual Cleveland Playwrights Festival will be held at the Creative Space at Waterloo Arts <https://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.57124,-81.571906&z=15&t=m&hl=en-US&gl=US&mapclient=embed&cid=17413032355490681254>, 397 E. 156th Street, Cleveland, OH 44110. Find complete information, including a parking map, at <http://playwrightslocal.org/2nd-annual-cleveland-playwrights-festival/> http://www.playwrightslocal.org/3rd-annual-cleveland-playwrights-festival/.