Page to Stage: Storytelling & Structure

Pulitzer Prize winning author Frank McCourt said, “Everyone has a story to tell. All you have to do is write it.” Sounds easy enough, but with a lifetime full of stories, how do you know where to start? This class is that start!

Each week, you’ll use writing exercises to generate material inspired by your own lived experience and get feedback in real-time. You’ll practice listening to your unique artistic voice, giving it structure, and translating it into a dynamic performance piece. This class takes you from sitting in front of a blank page to standing in front of an audience, performing a fully realized performance piece inspired by your life.

All are welcome, no experience necessary.

What You’ll Learn

• How to generate ideas.

• How to structure a story.

• How to get to the heart of what your story is about.

• How to find the FUN! What You’ll Get

• An intimate setting, classes are capped at 12

• Six, 3-hour classes

• A performance piece of your own creation

• A showcase performance featuring your work.

When?

• CLASSES: Mondays, 6 – 9PM | March 30th – May 4th, 2026

• SHOWCASE: Monday May 11th, 7PM

Where?

• The Sweet Action Theatre Company 180 Shaw Street, Unit 106

Cancellation & Refunds: Because class sizes are limited, your registration reserves a dedicated spot just for you. If your plans change, we’re happy to offer a refund (less a $100 administrative fee) when we receive at least 7 days’ written notice before the first class. Notice can be give via the contact us page at www.jamesgangl.com Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer refunds for cancellations made within 7 days of the start date.