You've seen what we do—now learn how we do it.
PlayLab Bootcamp is professional development C1-style, giving you access to some of the brightest minds in the industry without breaking the bank. Learn how to work with a mission, build your portfolio, and tell your story—whether you're a playwright, director, or dramaturg.
THREE WAYS TO PLAY
Choose just the sessions you want the most: now only $30 each!
Choose an Artist Track for a series of sessions in your area of interest:
now only $100 for week 2!Choose the Producer Track for an all-access pass to any session:
now only $250 for week 2!
>> DATES: October 5-7, October 11-14
>> TIMES: Weeknights 6:30-10:30p; Saturdays 9:30a-6:00p
>> LOCATION: Boston Center for the Arts
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See the full curriculum of Master Classes.
ALL-INCLUSIVE PRODUCER TRACK: $250 for Week 2!
Producers receive unlimited access to all Bootcamp classes, workshops and activities. Explore at your leisure, no reservations required. Participants will also receive a curated one-on-one meeting with a Company One staff member aligned to your professional interests and goals, in a personalized debrief of PlayLab takeaways. No professional producorial experience is required. Registration is limited to only 5 Producer slots.
ARTIST TRACKS: $100 for Week 2!
Select an Artist Track (Playwright, Director, or Dramaturg) for curriculum tailored specifically to your area of interest. Participants will attend all 4 remaining days of Bootcamp events, engaging in conversations with local and national experts, as well as having full access to group activities, creative practicums, and an invitation-only workshop of a brand new play by C1's Mellon Foundation Resident Playwright, Kirsten Greenidge. No professional experience in your area of interest is required. Registration is limited to only 10 participants per track.
**Please note: Artist Track Participants are expected to attend all dates of PlayLab Bootcamp. If your schedule does not allow for this, please select classes A La Carte. Need to talk details? Contact [email protected].
- Playwright Track: Deepen your writing practice and learn about the business side of playwriting. Topics include submission do’s and don’ts, writing towards design, writing through devising, and curating one’s online presence.
- Director Track: Explore specific techniques for successful new work directing. Topics include how to lead a new play rehearsal, cultivating productive playwright relationships, leveraging dramaturgical resources, and self-producing.
- Dramaturg Track: Our most customizable track — participate in core classes in dramaturgy, where you’ll learn about the dramaturg as creative producer and multi-disciplinary artist. Fill out the rest of your Bootcamp experience with electives of your choice where you’ll hone your skills side by side with playwrights and directors.
A LA CARTE: $30 per class
Sample any classes on our schedule, per seat availability. Participants will also receive access to our Bootcamp kickoff celebration and an invitation-only workshop of a brand new play by C1's Mellon Foundation Resident Playwright, Kirsten Greenidge.
**A La Carte classes are subject to limited availability. Please CLICK HERE to register for classes A La Carte.
ALUMNX RATES & SCHOLARSHIPS
Discounts are available for alums of Company One's previous PlayLab programs, as well as current and past participants in C1's Professional Development for Actors class. Please contact [email protected] for details.
A small number of partial scholarships are also available. Please email [email protected] with details of your request, including your name and contact info, and which registration options you’re interested in. Please put “Bootcamp Scholarship” in the subject of your email.