Session 1 is recorded and included.
Live on Zoom, Sundays, Nov 8–Dec 13, 12–2 PM PT / 3–5 PM ET.
No script needed. 12 seats · $500 ·
Enrollment closes
Saturday, Nov 7, at 10 PM PT / 1 AM ET.
[LEARN MORE & ENROLL] → https://fswwonline.newzenler.com/courses/what-makes-a-good-play

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January–June 2027
The Billie and the Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop will reunite for
The Billie Loves to Laugh:
A Series of Comedic Play Readings.
The monthly virtual series will feature new plays performed by professional actors followed by structured critique, with the program culminating in an in-person showcase at The Billie Holiday Theatre. Stay tuned for submission info.
Our new play readings and moderated critique sessions are live on Zoom. To see past readings, visit the official FSWW YouTube channel for recordings and more from the Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop.
July 24, 1914 – June 11, 1970
Frank Alvin Silvera was a Jamaican-born American character actor and theatrical director. He contributed significantly to numerous stage productions on and off-Broadway, along with various radio shows making his film debut in 1952. In 1965 he founded the THEATRE OF BEING, a company dedicated to Black actors. We extend our gratitude to award-winning director and producer Neema Barnette and BLACK HISTORY MINI DOCS for allowing us to use this piece on Frank Silvera.



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Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop Foundation, Inc.
PO Box 13239, Oakland, CA 94611, United States