Stage 32 4-Part Dialogue Mastery Class: Write Scenes That Pop

Private, interactive 4-part class on Zoom with TRUE LIES and MIKE Co-Executive Producer Whitney Davis

Get downloadable scripts from Juno, Fleabag, Moonlight, The Social Network & more — plus a Dialogue Checklist you'll use on every scene

10 spots available — 3 spots remain!

Payment plans available at checkout or email edu@stage32.com for more info!

Great dialogue can change the way a reader experiences your entire script. It’s the line they remember, the exchange that defines a relationship, the moment that reveals something about a character without saying it outright. And when you get it right, your dialogue doesn’t just sound good on the page. It pulls the reader deeper into your story, makes your characters feel real, and gives your writing a voice that stands out. That’s exactly what you’ll learn in this four-session interactive class! You’ll learn how to create characters who each sound distinct and authentic, use dialogue to reveal character, build conflict, strengthen subtext, and move your story forward.

If you’ve ever written a scene where your characters sound too similar, conversations feel forced, exposition starts creeping in, or you know something isn’t working but can’t quite figure out why, you’re not alone. Dialogue is one of the hardest parts of screenwriting because it has to do so much at once. Strong dialogue isn’t about chasing clever lines. It comes from character, subtext, rhythm, conflict, and your unique voice as a writer.

Whitney spends her days identifying writers with unique voices and knowing what makes those voices stand out from the pile. Through Interim Entertainment, she champions bold storytellers across drama, comedy, horror, sci-fi, and fantasy. As Vice President at Anthony Hemingway Productions, she developed projects with the Emmy-winning director and has sold projects to Disney, FX, Hulu, and Onyx Collective. She’s currently developing a scripted series with Anthony Hemingway and Bassett Vance Productions, along with an animated series, multiple features, and a narrative podcast.

Across the four sessions, you’ll put these ideas into practice by breaking down memorable dialogue from downloadable scripts including Blazing Saddles, When Harry Met Sally, Friday, Juno, Moonlight, The Social Network, Fleabag, and Pose. You’ll look at what makes these conversations work, how dialogue reveals character and advances story, and how you can apply those techniques to your own writing. You’ll also learn how to spot common dialogue problems and rewrite your scenes with greater clarity, purpose, rhythm, and emotional impact.

Whether you’re starting your first screenplay or polishing your latest draft, you’ll leave with concrete tools to make your dialogue feel more natural, your characters more distinct, and your voice more recognizable on the page, while learning directly from an executive who reads and buys scripts right now.

PLUS! You will receive the following handouts that help you:

• Dialogue Checklist
• Blazing Saddles Script, When Harry Met Sally Script, Friday Script, The Social Network Script, and more!

Praise for Whitney's Education:

“She’s not just knowledgeable, she’s incredibly supportive. Whitney gives actionable feedback while genuinely rooting for you to succeed and helping your script to get to the best it came be. I walked away feeling seen and capable. She's incredibly patient and kind” -Lauren P

"Whitney (for me) was amazing! Her guidance and feedback on the first draft of my new screenplay was immense, and I really can't put a price on it. I truly enjoyed every single week. The level of development notes helped me to connect the dots of what was missing in my story, and since the lab, I have continued to revise it. No words can express how grateful I am to have met and worked with her. I do hope she teaches other labs with Stage 32 because she's not only a teacher but a motivator. "-Yolanda R

“Whitney is one of the most generous and insightful teachers I’ve ever learned from at Stage 32. She doesn’t just explain how the industry works, she shows you exactly how to move inside it with confidence.” -Nick M

“Real world, real time insight is what I come here to get. Whitney had a lot of very actionable info.” -Steven K.

“I am from the old days in Hollywood. Pitch Decks and Streamers are new but I’m learning. Whitney Davis is really charming and likable as well as knowledgeable.” - Barbara S.