
Introduction to Playwriting
Participants will explore all the necessary elements of writing for the theater including; how to write realistic dialogue that leaps off the page, how to craft vibrant and exciting characters, how to infuse action and conflict into their work, and more! Workshops will include a variety of writing exercises/prompts aimed at spurring creativity, open discussion of craft and technique, and workshopping student material. Students will walk away with the beginnings of their own dramatic scenes, which will be shared and developed in class. Since these workshops build on each other, we ask that folks do their best to attend all sessions.
Ean Miles Kessler is a playwright, theater educator, and storyteller. A Rutgers BFA Acting graduate, Ean studied at Shakespeare’s Globe in England under esteemed director and Tony nominee Tim Carroll. As a playwright, his work has been produced nationally and internationally; his play “Frankie Moon’s Long Gone” was named as a finalist for the 2020 Carlo Annoni Prize in Italy; a finalist for the 2021 Ashland New Play Festival; and was a semi-finalist for Landing Theatre Company’s 2021 New American Voices Playwriting Festival. Previously, Ean was the Network Director & Education Director at Chicago Dramatists, where he headed the Network Playwright Program. Currently Ean teaches playwriting and storytelling with: Chicago Dramatists, No Joke Theater, Red Willow Learning Center, the Missoula Public Library, and the Lifelong Learning Center, among other organizations. Ean has been a proud Dramatist Guild Member since 2012.
Date
- May 06 2025
Time
- 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location
- Blackfoot Room
- Level Four, Missoula Public Library, 455 E. Main St., Missoula, Montana
- SU
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Infant to 3-Year-Old Playgroup

Tiny Tales at EmPower Place

Video Camera Tour

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Research Studies & Science Activities for Kids

Read with Dogs!

Big Sky Branch 3D Printing Services

Introduction to Podcasting
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Preschool STEM Building

Story Time for Diverse Abilities

Learn Computer Video Editing

Discovery Area Science Activity

Open Hours/Sewing Drop In

Research Studies & Science Activities for Kids

Middle School Writers’ Group

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Tiny Tales

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Introduction to Podcasting

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Cooking Demo with Mariah Gladstone

Tiny Tales

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Swan Valley Branch Story Time

Watercolor Painting Class

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Young Adult Writers’ Group

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MCAT Tour & Training

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Robot Obstacle Course Challenge

Story Time

Young Kids Dance Party

Stop Animation Workshop for Kids

Discovery Area Science Activity

Learn MCAT’s 3 Camera Studio
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Infant to 3-Year-Old Playgroup

Tiny Tales at EmPower Place

Video Camera Tour

Discovery Area Science Activity

Dream Bigger Teen After-School Program

Read with Dogs!

Physical Therapy Research Study for Adults

Big Sky Branch 3D Printing Services
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Introduction to Podcasting

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Tiny Tales

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Introduction to Podcasting

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Game On! @ MPL

Dream Bigger Teen After-School Program

Research Studies & Science Activities for Kids

Missoula Scholastic Chess Club at MPL

Big Sky Branch 3D Printing Services

Big Sky Branch Tech Time
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2

Tiny Tales

Art with a Purpose

Swan Valley Branch Story Time

Watercolor Painting Class

Yarns @ MPL

Discovery Area Science Activity

LEGO Club

Research Studies & Science Activities for Kids

Young Adult Writers’ Group

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Robot Obstacle Course Challenge

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MCAT Tour & Training

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Story Time

Young Kids Dance Party

Stop Animation Workshop for Kids

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D&D Guild for Teens
