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The roots of storytelling literally go back to prehistoric oral traditions that have carried on perennial myths, themes, and archetypes that infuse the human experience from its beginnings all the way up through modern times. Writing a well-written narrative is mastering the energies of your story – the multi faceted energies that determine the moods, reactions, choices and traits of your characters, the energies between characters, the drive of the pacing, action and dialogue to create a deeper, emotionally powerful resonance within your total story structure. If you’re serious about your writing, this hands-on dramatic writing workshop will bring a new perspective to understanding these elements that make solid, well-paced stories that grab your audience, emotionally connect them with your characters and pull them all the way through your hero’s journey to a powerful climax and rewarding resolution. Whether you are writing novels, short stories, screenplays, or memoirs, this proven approach creates emotionally resonant, believable characters, plots and worlds for your story. Using a multi-level shamanic approach to take a deeper look at your story, Matt shows you how to bring your writing process into focus by demonstrating his unique method of comprehending the energetic dynamics that make up a well-structured story. This lecture will focus on bringing a greater understanding of how these story elements interact, support each other, and drive the unfolding of the overall story arc. Narrative flow, time and space transitions, scene openings and closings, and many other effective tips and tricks will be shown to help your story move with authority and create a vivid, believable landscape for your protagonist to pass through. Join Matt for a transformative nuts and bolts intensive, in-depth discussion that will change the way you approach your writing and storytelling forever. Attendees are encouraged to bring their writing problems and questions for discussion, analysis, and guidance. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

By Neil Simon Directed by Eric Bishop Get ready for twice the laughs as we present both the male and female versions of Neil Simon's classic comedy. One's tidy. One's messy. Both are divorced and need a place to stay. What could go wrong? Two suddenly single pals strain their friendship by turning into roommates and unconsciously repeating the same mistakes they made in the marriages they just left. That's how fussy photographer Felix Unger and sloppy sportswriter Oscar Madison end up sharing a New York City apartment, while fastidious Florence Unger and carefree Olive Madison navigate their own comedic challenges. Don’t miss Neil Simon’s "The Odd Couple"—double the fun, double the laughs! "There is scarcely a moment that is not hilarious." - The New York Times Male Cast: 7:30 p.m. - April 24, 26, May 2 2 p.m. Matinee - April 27, May 3 Female Cast: 7:30 p.m. April 25, May 1, May 3 2 p.m. Matinee April 26, May 4 Note: Children under the age of 5 are not admitted to the theater. MiraCosta College Theatre on Facebook / Instagram

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