The Market Theatre Laboratory is excited to launch the latest edition to their part-time packages in partnership with playwright, director, author, and drama educator Monde Mayephu, called The Write Stuff.
This course delves into the art of writing and developing the solo act, where the actor meets the writer in an attempt to develop solo scripts. A one-person show usually follows a clear, three-act structure: beginning, middle, and end. This course introduces the actor to understanding the central character and conflict, then learning how to build toward a climax where the character faces a major challenge or realisation.
Finally, the actor dives into how they resolve the conflict in a way that brings emotional closure to the story. The course culminates in the performance of each enrolled participant's own 10 to 15-minute solo production, as both the author and the actor.
The course begins on 24 January 2026 and ends on 19 April 2026. Attendance in all sessions is required to successfully complete the course. Once a ticket is purchased, please register with the course administrator from 12 and 17 January 2026 between 11am and 6pm at the Market Square Complex.
Please note once a ticket is purchased, there will be no refund. Participants are rather encouraged to take the course in the next cycle.