Stage 32 Screenwriting Lab: Write a Comedy TV Pilot in 6 Weeks - From Concept to Completed Script (April 2023)

Payment plans available - contact edu@stage32.com for details
Taught by Spencer Robinson

$599
Lab Schedule (6 sessions):
Saturday, Apr 1ST 10AM - 12PM PDT
Saturday, Apr 8TH 10AM - 12PM PDT
Saturday, Apr 15TH 10AM - 12PM PDT
Saturday, Apr 22ND 10AM - 12PM PDT
Saturday, Apr 29TH 10AM - 12PM PDT
Saturday, May 6TH 10AM - 12PM PDT
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Manager at Art/Work Entertainment

Spencer Robinson is a literary and talent manager at Art/Work Entertainment who's been in the industry for over twenty years. His clients have been in films with directors Quentin Tarantino, Steven Soderbergh, Clint Eastwood, Gore Verbinski and more. In the TV world, his clients have been regular cast members on shows for Netflix, The CW, Cinemax, CBS, NBC, FX, Starz, Nickelodeon, EPIX, TBS and more. Spencer’s clients have also recurred on series for Freeform, TNT, AMC, Showtime and many more. He currently has a client writing on 2 Netflix series, and another client who just sold a show to Amazon. He also reps a writer who currently has a project at Aggregate Films, which has a deal at Netflix. Art/Work's writing clients work in both features and television on broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms. Full Bio »

Summary

 

A Stage 32 Exclusive TV Comedy Writing Lab

Limited Class Size - Only 7 Spots Still Available!

Payment plans available - contact edu@stage32.com for details

Get one-on-one mentoring from a top literary manager and a favorite Stage 32 educator on writing your television comedy pilot!

 

So you have a great idea for TV comedy series and need to write the pilot? 

Network and streamer execs are picking up more comedy series than ever before, which means if you have an idea for a comedy series, now is the time to take it out to the marketplace. But first you, have to actually write the pilot.

In this advanced, in-depth and interactive lab, you will be able to work one-on-one with Art/Work Entertainment literary manager Spencer Robinson to actually put pen to paper and write the comedy TV pilot that until now has only been bouncing around in your head.

Spencer's clients have worked on projects from Netflix, The CW, Cinemax, CBS, NBC, FX, Starz, Nickelodeon, EPIX, and TBS, to name a few.

Whether you want to write a single-cam or multi-cam comedy pilot or if you want to write for late night TV, Spencer here to help you.

He will guide you through creating engaging characters, building your world, perfecting your structure, constructing an outline and, finally, writing the three acts of your TV pilot. If you already have a completed pilot, Spencer will use the same tools to help you hone and sharpen your material.

Throughout this interactive online lab, you will have direct access to Spencer as a mentor by email and via video conferencing as you write your pilot. 

You will walk away from this 6-session writing lab with a completed pilot script in hand that has been vetted by a top literary manager and that's ready to share with the industry. 

 

TESTIMONIALS FROM PREVIOUS EDUCATION FROM SPENCER:

 

"Had a great time learning and progressing my knowledge of the craft of writing and working directly with a mentor who is a professional in the industry. Spencer was fantastic to be taught by! Thank you!"

- Natalie A.

 

"Spencer's teaching style is the best! His patience and easygoing approach is ideal and unique to him. Kudos to Stage 32 and to Spencer!"

- Armando O.

 

What You'll Learn

PRE-CLASS PREP

Read your syllabus and plan decide on an idea for the comedy pilot you want to write. Do appropriate research about the world of your show.

 

WEEK 1 – Introduction, Character, World

This week we will cover the syllabus, your instructor's background and experience, your goals for this six-week lab and launch into a discussion on creating strong characters for your pilot.

We will discuss the types of comedy pilots and how they differ from network to network. This will include a discussion about Single-Camera and Multi-Camera comedies. Then we will delve into character – what makes for strong characters and weak ones. Also knowing the world your show takes place in.

The assignment for this week will be:

  • Create a document with a detailed description on each of your series regular characters and an explanation of the world.

 

WEEK 2 – Pilot Outline

This week we will break down pilot structure, plot and subplots. Pilot structure varies depending on the type of comedy pilot (single-camera or multi-camera) and the network (broadcast, cable, streaming, digital, etc.) We will identify what kind of network to target for your story idea and structure the pilot accordingly. We will also discuss crafting a storyline for your pilot.

The assignment for the week will be:

  • Complete an outline of your pilot episode. Spencer will read and provide you detailed notes.

 

WEEK 3 – Act 1

We will discuss both the Single-Camera and Multi-Camera act structures. We will address the qualities of effective (and ineffective) scenes, dialogue, and jokes, with a focus on teasers and Act 1.We will also go over all the necessary story beats that exist in a comedy pilot, including traditional page count, act breaks, tags, etc.

The assignment this week will be:

  • Complete Act 1 of your pilot. Spencer will read and provide you detailed notes.

 

WEEK 4– Act 2

We will continue the discussion on both Single-Camera and Multi-Camera act structures. We will talk about what makes up Act 2 of a pilot.

The assignment this week will be:

  • Complete Act 2 of your pilot. Spencer will read and provide you detailed notes.

 

WEEK 5– Act 3

We will continue the discussion on both Single-Camera and Multi-Camera act structures. We will talk about what makes up Act 3 of a pilot. We will also talk about what makes a good tag. We will cover what the next steps are when your pilot is complete.

The assignment this week will be:

  • Complete a full draft of your pilot. Spencer will read your full pilot and you will have a one-on-one call with him the following week.

 

WEEK 6– Finished Pilot Consultation (one-on-one consultations - no online class)

You will have an in depth call or Zoom meeting with Spencer to go over notes on your entire pilot script.

 

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • By the end of this 6-week writing lab, you will have a completed comedy television pilot script ready to be shown to reps, development execs and other executives and professionals.
  • Sessions will vary between 2-hour group settings and personal one-on-one Skype meetings with Spencer. You will be held accountable to take the lessons from each week and move your work forward.
  • Plus, to keep you motivated and inspired, you will have access to a private, dedicated Stage 32 Lounge where you can communicate with your fellow classmates throughout the writing process.
  • To see the full writing lab schedule, see below under "What You Will Learn".

 

PLEASE NOTE: This exclusive Stage 32 lab is limited to 15 writers and will be booked on a first come, first served basis. The opportunity to work this closely and for this long with a manager and an expert in the field is an incredibly unique and valuable opportunity. If you are interested, please do book quickly. Once the spots are gone, they’re gone for good.

  • Payment plans are available - please contact edu@stage32.com for more information
  • This lab is designed for beginner and intermediate screenwriters looking to build a pilot from scratch or expand on an existing idea or polish an existing pilot.

About Your Instructor

Spencer Robinson is a literary and talent manager at Art/Work Entertainment who's been in the industry for over twenty years.

His clients have been in films with directors Quentin Tarantino, Steven Soderbergh, Clint Eastwood, Gore Verbinski and more. In the TV world, his clients have been regular cast members on shows for Netflix, The CW, Cinemax, CBS, NBC, FX, Starz, Nickelodeon, EPIX, TBS and more. Spencer’s clients have also recurred on series for Freeform, TNT, AMC, Showtime and many more. He currently has a client writing on 2 Netflix series, and another client who just sold a show to Amazon. He also reps a writer who currently has a project at Aggregate Films, which has a deal at Netflix.

Art/Work's writing clients work in both features and television on broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms.

Schedule

Saturday April 1st 10am-12pm PST

Saturday April 8th 10am-12pm PST

Saturday April 15th 10am-12pm PST

Saturday April 22nd 10am-12pm PST

Saturday April 29th 10am-12pm PST

Saturday May 6th 10am-12pm PST

 

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Q: What if I cannot attend the live lab class?
A: If you attend a live online class, you will be able to communicate directly with your instructor during the class. If you cannot attend a live class, you will have access to the entire recorded broadcast, including the Q&A. Plus, your instructor will be available via email throughout the lab.

Q: Will I have access to the lab afterward to rewatch?
A: Yes! After the purchase of the lab, you will have on-demand access to the video recording, which you can view as many times as you'd like!

Testimonials

"Spencer was amazing!"

- Summer K.

 

"I had a great time learning and progressing my knowledge of the craft of writing and working directly with a mentor who is a professional in the industry. Spencer was fantastic to be taught by! Thank you!"

- Natalie A.

 

"Spencer's teaching style is the best! His patience and easygoing approach is ideal and unique to him. Kudos to Stage 32 and to Spencer!"

- Armando O.

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