GetSmART! Learning Series: The Business of Plays

The Arkansas Arts Council, an agency of Arkansas Heritage, a division of the Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. The Arkansas Arts Council expands cultural and educational opportunities by investing in Arkansas museums, theaters, symphonies and other providers of artistic programming. The Arts Council provides funding for artist residencies in schools and after-school/summer programs through its Arts in Education program. By administering federal, state and private funds and providing technical and financial assistance to arts organizations, schools and artists, the Arkansas Arts Council helps ensure that the arts will continue to enrich the lives of all Arkansans for generations to come.

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Learn more about the ins and outs of writing, workshopping, and producing plays.

Learn more about the ins and outs of writing, workshopping, and producing plays with playwright, educator, and producer Rachel Lynett (she/they).“The Business of Plays” will help aspiring playwrights with tips on writing and talking about their works; understanding the materials needed when sending out plays; writing strong artistic statements; discovering yourself and your confidence; learning how plays are developed for the stage; and learning how to build strong networks and connections in the theatre and film industry. Lynett earned a 2019 Individual Artist Fellowship from the Arkansas Arts Council in the category of playwriting. She is a queer, Afro-Latinx playwright who writes dark comedies about complex and complicated women of color. Her work has been nationally produced in over 35 states and recent awards include The National Latinx Playwriting Award for her play &quot;Black Mexican&quot;  and the Yale Prize for her play, &quot; Apologies to Lorraine Hansberry (You Too August Wilson)&quot;.

GetSmART! Learning Series: The Business of Plays

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