I love solo work. It has an immediacy and intimacy that is unlike other types of theatre. No matter what your story or style I believe there is room for all of us. Here are some options for developing your work with me. Solo show classes are designed for all levels; from those who are thinking about a one person show to those who are in the final stages of polishing their show.

These workshops series are for those interested in developing and refining their writing of a solo piece. Tools and techniques are covered in depth and applied during individual work sessions. Sessions are geared to the students level of progress and students will be given the opportunity to participate in a staged reading of their work.

These classes are designed for all levels of writers including those working on fiction, nonfiction, plays, novels, solo shows, narrative essays and short stories. This amazingly talented class meets 6 times over a 16 week period to allow the writer to work on their material. The classes are very small (6-7 students) At the end of the cycle I will host a groovy Spoken Word Salon featuring you and your work.

I coach writers from across the country through private sessions both in person and by distance coaching. The process is simple- you are encouraged to Email your work ahead of time so I can read it through before we meet. We will then work together on your writing based on your goals and intentions. You also have the option to work these by phone or “Apple I Chat” (which is very cool). I have found that these classes have also proven to be very effective to the development of your material.

These sessions designed for all levels of writers including those working on a one person show, fiction, nonfiction, plays, novels, narrative essays and short stories.

Privates coaching sessions are effective because the entire focus of the session is based on your work and your particular needs. This type of arrangement is $75.00 per sloppy hour. I usually like to chat before any agreement is made so that we can talk about your work, your goals and to see if we're a good fit. This is of course a freebie.

*For Information or to start a dialog about your writing: soloshow.malinowski@gmail.com

It’s the art of taking your audience through a journey. The sequence of information, emotions and events are the tools that will allow you to manipulate the journey of your story. Each one has a specific function and result. The more tools you have in your backpack the greater your opportunity to tell your story.

It’s the art of taking your audience through a journey. The sequence of information, emotions and events are the tools that will allow you to manipulate the journey of your story. Each one has a specific function and result. The more tools you have in your backpack the greater your opportunity to tell your story.

As an educator, Dr. Arlene has taught writing, acting and solo writing/ performing at the College of the Canyons and in Chicago, Los Angeles San Francisco as well as in theaters and colleges nationwide. She currently conducts writing intensives in her studio in addition to teaching at Chicago Dramatists, Victory Gardens Biograph and various residency programs across the country. Her students have performed on small stages & large performance venues both here in the US and abroad. They have been honored with Garland Awards, special recognition at Edinburgh Fringe, LA Weekly Nominations, FEM Finalists, Windy City’s Best Solo Works and numerous “Critics picks”. Her writers in the mixed genres class have been published in magazines, short story anthologies, online zines, and featured at spoken-word events in LA, Chicago and NY.