**Intro** A weekly writing laboratory designed to support the development of original work for **theatre, film, public speaking, and short fiction**. Through practical writing exercises, dramaturgical techniques and close textual development, you'll transform raw ideas into compelling work that thinks, feels and performs. **The Philosophy** **Shape language into embodied action.** Great writing isn't just read. It's experienced. Explore how words become gesture, silence, movement and emotion, creating stories that live beyond the page. **What you'll work on** Develop your own: • Plays • Short films • Monologues • Public speaking pieces • Spoken word • Short stories Bring an existing project or start from a blank page. **During the workshop you'll explore** • Dramatic structure and dramaturgical thinking • Character and dialogue • Writing exercises and improvisational prompts • Conceptual mapping • Rewriting and textual refinement • Reading work aloud and receiving feedback • Transforming language into performance This keeps almost every concept from the original text but makes it much easier to scan. **Flexible by design** **Join one session or the full series.** Each **2-hour workshop** is designed as a complete learning experience while also contributing to a larger creative journey. If you can't attend every week, you're welcome to join individual sessions. Exercises and feedback are tailored to your experience, interests and current project. **€20 per 2-hour session** ### About [JÁ International Theatre](https://jait.pt) JÁ International Theatre creates original theatre, workshops and cultural projects that bring people together through storytelling, performance and creative education. Their work spans theatre, film, community engagement and international collaboration. **Meet your facilitator** **[Suresh Nampuri](https://amensagem.pt/2022/06/20/suresh-nampuri-fisico-tecnico-escreve-teatro-inspiracao-cemiterio-prazeres-lisboa/)** Playwright • Director • Acting Coach Co-founder of JÁ International Theatre For more than 20 years, Suresh has written, directed and facilitated original productions and workshops across theatre and screen. His approach combines dramaturgy, performance and experimentation, helping participants transform ideas into compelling work.
