Avid Learning in association with Studio X and Time Out Mumbai presents a Comedy Scriptwriting Workshop by Anuvabh Pal...
July 17, 2012 12:00:00 AM IST MTG editorial
A 2-day fun-filled workshop on writing English comedy for Indian audiences. You get to construct your own scripts, create screenplays, invent characters and learn the intricacies of directing for the stage, television and movies. If you are new to screenwriting, planning to write a screenplay or script of any kind, this may just be the workshop for you. The workshop will conclude with a performance by the participants to showcase their scripting, acting and directional skills.
Anuvab Pal, who will conduct the workshop, is an acclaimed playwright, screenwriter, novelist and standup artist. He is the writer of plays such as THE PRESIDENT IS COMING, 1 888 DIAL INDIA, CHAOS THEORY and THE BUREAUCRAT. His films include 'The President Is Coming' (based on his play) and 'Loins Of Punjab Presents'. He is a former columnist of Time Out Mumbai, Midday, Vogue, GQ. He has written two novels based on his plays and one non-fiction book on the film ''Disco Dancer. He's just finished 100 shows for The Comedy Store Mumbai.
Join the ride to get answers to your question "Why is humor so difficult?"
Workshop Schedule:
21 & 22 July 2012, 10.30 am to 4.00 pm
Course Fee: Rs 5,000; for students- Rs 4,000
Venue: Studio X, Mumbai, Kitab Mahal, 4th Floor, 192 DN Road, Fort, Mumbai- 400 001
*Mumbai Theatre Guide takes no responsibility for change in schedule or for outcome of the workshop. Interested participants may attend the workshop at their own discretion.