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

Limited spots available — don't miss out!

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

Great dialogue is what audiences remember long after the credits roll. It's the line they quote, the exchange that defines a relationship, the moment that reveals everything about a character without saying it outright. It's also what executives, producers, and actors notice within the first few pages of your script. When your dialogue crackles, your script becomes impossible to put down. When it doesn't, even a brilliant story can lose its reader. Few skills will set your writing apart faster.

Dialogue is also one of the hardest parts of the process, and you probably know that firsthand. Conversations feel forced. Characters start to sound alike, and a little too much like you. Exposition creeps in, and scenes that should crackle with emotion fall flat without you being able to say why. Most writers respond by chasing clever lines, but memorable dialogue isn't about being clever. It's about being authentic. The strongest dialogue grows from character, subtext, rhythm, and, most importantly, your unique voice as a writer.

That's exactly what you'll learn from Whitney Davis, co-executive producer of TRUE LIES for CBS and MIKE for Hulu. Through Interim Entertainment, Whitney 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 she has sold projects to Disney, FX, Hulu, and Onyx Collective. She's currently developing a scripted series with Anthony Hemingway and Bassett Vance Productions, plus an animated series, multiple features, and a narrative podcast. Whitney spends her days finding writers with unique voices, and she'll show you what makes those voices stand out from the pile.

Over four interactive sessions, you'll strengthen your own voice, create characters who each speak in a distinct and authentic way, and write dialogue that reveals character, builds conflict, and advances story. You'll break down what makes memorable dialogue work in downloadable scripts from Blazing Saddles, When Harry Met Sally, Friday, Juno, Moonlight, The Social Network, Fleabag, Pose, and more. You'll also learn to spot the common mistakes that weaken a scene and rewrite with greater clarity, purpose, and emotional impact. You'll walk away with a dialogue checklist and a repeatable process for evaluating and improving every scene you write, so your dialogue jumps off the page and your characters are ones audiences won't forget. Whether you're starting your first screenplay or polishing your latest draft, this is your chance to learn from an executive who is reading and buying 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.