CREATIVE WRITING

at the Ruth Asawa School of the Arts in San Francisco

Welcome! CW develops the art and craft of creative writing through instruction, collaboration, and respect. This blog showcases STUDENT WRITING and how to APPLY to Creative Writing.

Author: Midori

  • This Friday at Cine/Club is the 1978 French film Molière (IMBD), directed by Ariane Mnouchkine. The film is about four hours long, so it will begin at 6:30. Due to its length, Heather will count your attendance to Molière as two Art&Film credits for this grading period. There will be a 15-minute intermission when sandwiches will…

  • First, LATE START TOMORROW. Rejoice. Second, if you are interested in LGBTQ issues, and would like a volunteer or paid position with outLoud Radio, apply to be a podcast producer for the outLoud LGBTQ youth podcast today (applications due Friday, November 11). Mykel and Sophia are available for questioning at school, too. (Just make sure…

  • So many thank you’s to everyone who had a hand in helping our show become one of the best to date! Our amazing seniors, super chill parents, and all of the awesome creative writers, we were marvelous. We will find a way to upload massive amounts of pictures somewhere, soon, and have pictures from Field…

  • SURREALLY YOURS! –Facebook Event– A benefit for SF Art & Film for Teenagers SUNDAY OCT 16 6:30-9 At VESUVIO (225 Columbus Avenue) Surreal films & performances. Live music. Prizes for best costumes! $20 at the door includes food & 1 drink. We’re expanding the party to Kerouac Alley where our student performers will greet guests…

  • Congratulations to Molly (or Smally, as everyone knows her), for getting published in the Used Furniture Review!

  • I bring you this message in sorrow: tomorrow, Wednesday, October 12th, will not be late start. Sophomores and some juniors will be taking the PSAT all morning tomorrow, so everyone, come to class at 8 am. Be prepared to stay late again, too, Creative Writers. We’re not done with rehearsals, yet. PUBLICITY GROUP, please be…

  • Auditions are tomorrow! Please bring two pieces you are interested in reading for the show, four copies each. For all freshmen, this will probably run late (really late), so either clear your plans or make arrangements with Heather to go first.

  • PlayGround’s 2011-12 Playwriting Intensives Sign up for PlayGround’s monthly two-hour playwriting master class series with leading Bay Area dramatists and(re)discover your potential as a playwright. All classes take place at A.C.T. Studios, 30 Grant Ave, San Francisco on first Mondays, 7pm-9pm, October through March. Registration is $15 for the October 3 class only; $35 for…

  • Wednesday, Sept. 28 – 9:00 am Late Start Friday, Sept. 30 – “Best of Boot Camp” (4:30 pm and 7:00 pm) Remember, guys, we need to attend two different performances by different art disciplines per semester! Department showcases as well as brownbags (lunchtime showcases) count, as long as you give Heather a program of the…

  • Art&Film is showing M this Friday at the Randall Museum, a German drama-thriller directed by Fritz Lang. A classic and hailed as Lang’s best work, this black and white film stars Peter Lorre, Otto Wernicke, and Gustaf Gründgens. Refreshments at 6:30. Movie starts at 7:00. Movie is available online, with free download here.