Profile portrait of playwright Jordi Casanovas against a deep red background. The man, with dark hair and a short, well-defined beard, smiles slightly as he looks towards the camera.

Wednesday 08 April 2026 from 19pm to 21pm
SGAE facilities (Pg. de Colom, 6, Old Town, 08002 Barcelona), in the Mompou Room.

Drawing on his own experience, Jordi Casanovas will share the creative process behind each of his works: the decisions he has had to make, the mistakes he has learned from and the strategies he has built throughout his career. He will also address the real obstacles that must be overcome to turn the dramaturgy in a sustainable profession, from the relationship with theaters and directors to the management of economic and creative uncertainty.

Language in which the class will be taught
Catalan

Biography
Jordi Casanovas, is one of the most relevant and prolific playwrights and directors of the contemporary Catalan sceneWith a career marked by innovation in stage language and commitment to social and political issues, Casanovas has been able to connect with the public and critics since his emergence on stage.

Masterclass co-organized by EÒLIA Center for Advanced Dramatic Art, the SGAE Foundation, through the SGAE Territorial Council in Catalonia.

Jordi Casanovas sitting on the edge of the stage speaking into a microphone in front of a group of people in a room at the SGAE Foundation, with a grand piano and a lilac curtain in the background.
Jordi Casanovas sitting on stage while speaking into a microphone and gesturing with his hand during a talk, with a grand piano and lilac curtain in the background.
Jordi Casanovas sitting on the edge of a stage with a microphone in his hand, addressing an attentive audience during an event at the SGAE Foundation, with a grand piano and lilac curtains in the background.
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