Screenwriting Workshops - Plays • Short Films • Monologues • Spoken Word

Intro

Welcome to a vibrant weekly writing laboratory designed to help you develop original work for theatre, film, public speaking, and short fiction! ✍️

Through engaging writing exercises and in-depth dramaturgical techniques, you'll transform your raw ideas into impactful pieces that resonate on stage and screen.

The Philosophy

Shape language into embodied action.
Great writing isn't just read; it’s experienced! 🌟 Explore how words can become gestures, silences, movements, and emotions, crafting stories that linger beyond the page.

What You'll Work On

Bring your creativity to life by developing your own:

• Plays
• Short films
• Monologues
• Public speaking pieces
• Spoken word
• Short stories
  Whether you have an existing project or are starting from scratch, we’ve got you covered!

During the Workshop You'll Explore

• Dramatic structure and dramaturgical thinking
• Character development and dialogue
• Writing exercises and improvisational prompts
• Conceptual mapping
• Rewriting and textual refinement
• Reading your work aloud and receiving constructive feedback
• Transforming language into performance
  This keeps all your focusing ideas intact while making it easy to engage with!

Flexible by Design

Join a single session or the entire series.
Each 2-hour workshop stands alone as a complete learning experience while also contributing to a broader creative journey. If you can’t attend every week, feel free to drop in on individual sessions. Exercises and feedback will be customized to suit your experience and current project.

💰 €20 per 2-hour session

About JÁ International Theatre

JÁ International Theatre aims to create original theatre, workshops, and cultural projects that unite people through storytelling and performance. Their work beautifully spans theatre, film, community engagement, and international collaboration.

Meet Your Facilitator

Suresh Nampuri
Playwright • Director

📍 Location: Rua da Gloria 78, meetup1, Lisbon

Don't miss this opportunity to ignite your writing passion and craft amazing scripts that move people! 💫