Become a HUSH Writer
August 27th Deadline to Join the Writing Team
Apply to be a HUSH writer before August 27 Orientation
Without a script, there is no show, and the writers make up the backbone of the whole production. Three times a year, new writers are invited in to join the HUSH team. Writers must be dedicated to their craft and able to work under deadlines. In addition, they must agree to listen to all previous episodes of HUSH, become immersed in the HUSH universe and learn the details of the podcast story bible.
Following the industry practice of television writers, the writing team collaborates to develop the season outline and break it down into eight episodes. Episodes are divvied out and writers work as an individual or a small team to write the first draft of their assigned show. The draft is then shared with the larger group for revisions. A read through by actors helps to tweak dialogue before the episode is released to the student director for rehearsal and recording.
Writers interested in joining the HUSH team should email steph@theshireonline.com before August 27 explaining why they want to become involved and submit a sample writing piece, preferably a story with dialogue.
Next trimester kicks off with a weekend of writing
The FALL 2017 HUSH trimester kicks off this weekend with the following:
Saturday, August 26, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM: HUSH writer's meeting
Sunday, August 27, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM: HUSH Orientation and Workshop
Note: new writers MUST email steph@theshireonline.com before coming to either meeting.
Throughout the year, HUSH meets most Saturdays from 9 AM to 12:00 PM in the Shire's classroom space located in the Zephyr Studio, 421 South Main Street, Stillwater, Minnesota.
Three Trimesters Per Year
- FALL: September through December
- WINTER: January through April
- SUMMER: May through August
Thanks to grants, donations and sponsorships, we are able to keep tuition well below actual program costs. First time students entering the program pay $275 for the first trimester. After that, tuition remains at $175 per trimester. All students are welcome whatever their ability to pay.
Another option: HUSH Jr for middle school students
Our goal with HUSH is to provide as professional an experience as possible to students. In addition to developing writing skills, students learn about industry standards and how to work on a creative team. While we do open up the possibility of middle school students joining HUSH, many of them find it a better fit to be a part of HUSH Jr - a podcast spin off of HUSH that meets Saturday afternoons from 12:30 to 2:00. In HUSH Jr, students learn the key elements of writing an audio script, develop dialogue writing skills, and explore all the components of creating a podcast.
Similar experience at the developmentally appropriate level
The first step, of course, is determining placement. For those who are interested, contact steph@theshireonline.com right away.
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