Summary

In this episode of Curtains Up, Rohan interviews Constantine, a scriptwriter for high school and college theater studying Cinema and Media studies in University of Washington. They discuss the creative process of scriptwriting, the unique challenges faced in educational theater, and the often-overlooked role of scriptwriters. Constantine shares his experiences with deadlines, collaboration, and the importance of scriptwriting in bringing stories to life on stage. He also offers valuable advice for aspiring scriptwriters, emphasizing the need to write consistently and seek feedback.

Takeaways

Constantine started scriptwriting in high school and found his passion for it.

Writing for educational theater involves collaboration with peers.

Scriptwriters are often overlooked in favor of actors and technicians.

Deadlines are a significant challenge for scriptwriters.

Constantine emphasizes the importance of feedback in the writing process.

He is currently working on a script for a New Works Festival.

Scriptwriting and screenwriting require different approaches but share common challenges.

Constantine encourages aspiring writers to write regularly, even for fun.

The creative process is a journey that involves constant learning and improvement.

Understanding the role of scriptwriters is crucial for appreciating theater.

Sound bites

"Deadlines do matter, keep them in mind."

"It's a learning process, keep writing."

"You have to make it exist first."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Scriptwriting and Its Importance

05:57 Challenges in Scriptwriting

11:56 Advice for Aspiring Scriptwriters

Keywords

scriptwriting, theater, creative process, educational theater, deadlines, collaboration, high school theater, college theater, undervalued writers, playwriting