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 Are you ready to elevate your playwriting to new heights and see your work brought to life on stage? With Premiere Playwriting Coaching, you’ll receive personalized, expert guidance from Ken Wolf, an accomplished playwright, Off-Broadway director, and producer with over 35 years of experience in the theatre.

What is Premiere Playwriting Coaching?

This unique, 1 year coaching program is designed for serious playwrights who want to write and develop a truly compelling play, and connect with theaters and producers to get it produced on stage. Whether you're crafting your first play or refining your latest script, Ken will be with you every step of the way.

"I live in upstate New York and don’t have much interaction with theater professionals. So I didn’t know what to expect when Ken Wolf, at Manhattan Rep, became my playwright coach. He helped me with an already fully written comedy and I immediately realized that it was time to “buckle my seat belt”. I looked forward to every phone session and Ken was a genius at prodding me to “take it a step further” but didn’t hesitate to yank me back when I went too far. “What if...” still rings in my ears from those priceless phone calls as my play morphed into an even funnier and tighter play. Now I feel comfortable submitting my play to theaters outside my region. And I can’t wait to work with Ken again. NEW MOTTO: WORK CAN ALSO BE FUN.”

- Laura Cunningham, I’m Not Dead Yet! -

“I hired Ken as my playwriting coach after hearing several episodes of his “The Playwriting Podcast.” We worked together for ten weeks. Ken provided a simple, encouraging, and stress free process with gentle nudges along the way. Due to his experience with writing several scripts and also helping a ton of people write, edit, and produce plays, it is clear he knows how to guide playwrights to create an exciting product that looks great on stage. When we started my musical, I only had a list of characters, one scene, and three songs written. Ten weeks later, my musical was done. Ken coached me through writing a 100-page script with 16 songs, and I completed two full edits. His final words were, “It’s ready for production. Go do it!” Even though I know the playwriting process now and am confident I can do it alone, I would consider using Ken for a future project because, with Ken’s help, I know I’d finish it fast and fabulous. Worth every dollar.”

- Pam C. Dudley, “Happy Birthday, Jes...” -

With Premiere Playwriting Coaching, you'll receive:

In-Depth Playwriting Development

We’ll work together to shape your play into a captivating, powerful and compelling play. I’ll help you craft compelling characters, sharpen your dialogue, and create a structure that powers your play from start to finish.

A Professional Strategy for your Submission Materials

A strong manuscript isn’t just about the writing. It’s about presenting your work professionally.

I’ll help you put together a perfectly formatted play manuscript, a compassionate cover letter that invites producers to read your work, and I will give you feedback and ideas for your professional playwright website that showcases your work and your expertise.

Guidance for Readings and Small Productions

A play is not just a script. It’s a living, breathing emotional experience.

I will motivate you and make you accountable to put together readings and small productions to test your play in front of audiences, giving you the feedback you need to refine your work.

Connecting with The Right Producers and Theaters for your Play

With my years of experience in the industry, including directing over 100 plays in New York City and producing literally over 1000 productions, I will help you connect and steer you towards the right theaters, producers, and opportunities to get your work read and seen.

Ongoing Personalized Support

Twice monthly one-on-one sessions, combined with continuous email support, will ensure you’re never alone on this journey. I’m here to offer guidance, encouragement, and practical solutions every step of the way.

"Ken is a wonderful, gentle coach who will support you at every step of the creative process. Writing can be an incredibly isolating, solitary pursuit. Without having someone to interact with your work and hold you accountable to deadlines, it can feel as if you aren't making the progress you should be. My decision to work with Ken feels like a meaningful investment in myself and my play. Ken's long-term professional experience in acting, writing and producing makes him an excellent resource to you. He has the capacity to view your work from many different lenses and provide you with advice that best helps convey your story and makes it viable for production. Not to mention, he is seriously passionate about your work and will treat it with the utmost kindness as he challenges you to take it further. All in all, I am very happy with my decision to work with Ken."

- Claudia Wasielewska - Playwright - NMother

The Program Overview:

1 Year Commitment

Over the course of 1 year, you’ll receive ongoing feedback and mentorship to write and develop your work, along with learning new skills you will need to succeed.

Twice-monthly coaching sessions

Twice a month, we’ll meet for deep-dive coaching sessions focused on your specific needs, whether that’s brainstorming ideas, refining your draft, or strategizing your next steps for submission and production.

Continuous Email Support

I’m here for you between sessions, providing ongoing feedback and answering questions to keep you moving forward.

Why Choose Premiere Playwriting Coaching?

With my guidance, you’ll gain insider knowledge and practical strategies for navigating the often daunting Theatre world and you will also get the work done to write a compelling play AND get it produced!

Premiere Playwriting Coaching with Ken Wolf - $4250.00

Once paid, you will receive an email notification, and within 2 hours, I will personally email you to set up our first coaching session

Please know that once paid, Premiere Playwriting Coaching in Non-Refundable for any reason, so please be sure you are ready to go the distance and really commit to doing the work!