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Learn the basics of Television writing from Star Trek and Supergirl writer Dana Horgan! In this two-hour workshop you'll learn the basics of TV writing, discuss the state of the industry, and participate in a mock writer's room!
Details
Date: Sunday July 5, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Buffalo Improv House
Address: 255 Great Arrow Ave., Suite 207, Buffalo NY 14207
Prerequisites:
Conduct Policy: All students must agree to abide by our Extremely Reasonable Conduct Policy. By registering for this class you are confirming you agree to abide by this policy.
DANA HORGAN is a Los Angeles-based TV writer and producer whose credits include Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Supergirl, and Once Upon a Time. She studied film and television at Ithaca College and has an MFA in screenwriting from Boston University.
This class is offered by Buffalo Improv House LLC.
Class Size Requirement: This class requires a certain number of registrants in order to run. Buffalo Improv House reserves the right to cancel and refund this class if that number is not met. We will be in touch with you if it looks like this will happen.
COVID Policy: We follow local, state, and federal guidance and requirements in regards to COVID safety policies. In addition, this class takes place at a building that may choose to enact its own COVID safety policies, and we are in frequent communication with other performing arts organizations regarding their COVID policies. Our classes are currently mask-optional, with proof of vaccination not required. However, this may change as CDC, State and local regulations and guidance changes, or as new best practices develop in our industry. We take COVID seriously and ask that you do not take our classes if you are unwilling to follow COVID safety measures if the COVID situation returns us to a place where face coverings or proof of vaccination become required or recommended again.
Cancellation / Makeup Policy: This is a one-day workshop. If it needs to be rescheduled, refunds will be provided promptly upon request. If it needs to be canceled, refunds will be provided automatically.
Refund Policy: We follow the same strict no refund policy of most Improv Comedy schools and theaters, except in the case where our class is unable to run as advertised.
Lateness and Attendance Policy: Please be on time for this workshop. Depending on the agenda of the workshop, students who are more than 15 minutes late may be asked to sit out certain excercises, or may be asked to audit the class. This is at the discretion of the instructor.
Student Discounts: Are you a student? We are happy to offer discounts to current college / university students or recent graduates. Send us an email at email@buffaloimprovhouse.com
Conduct Policy: All students must agree to abide by our Extremely Reasonable Conduct Policy. By registering for this class you are confirming you agree to abide by this policy.


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