The Montana Writers Rodeo is a two-day writers conference at the Helena Avenue Theatre. On Friday, May 9 sessions go from 3:30pm to 9:00pm. On Saturday, May 10 the conference runs from 8:30am to 9:00pm.

 Friday Keynote Address is "Montana Inspires Story" by Kathy Dunnehoff.

Saturday Workshops:

Workshop 1: Plan to Have Your Best Writing Year Ever! Keynote Speaker, Author & Educator KATHY DUNNEHOFF

Workshop 2: Plot and Personality: How Character Drives Action Playwright, Producer & Educator SHAUN GANT

Workshop 3: Unlock the Power of Your Story's Setting Author & Educator JESS E. OWEN

Workshop 4: The Three Part Nature of Film Structure Author, Filmmaker & Educator KARL SWINGLE

 Presenters Panel Attendees can participate in a Q & A with the presenters, asking about the writing journey, craft, how they got published, etc.

Author Readings Full conference attendees can submit their work, published or unpublished, for consideration. If they are chosen, they will read their work on stage Friday evening or Saturday evening.

 Montana Writers Rodeo Ticket Prices:

$95: Conference Pass: Provides complete access to all conference events.

$45: Student Conference Pass (with current student ID)

$60: One Day Pass: Provides complete access to all conference events on May 9 OR May 10.

$30: Student One Day Pass: (with current student ID): One Day Pass either May 9 OR May 10.

$20: One Evening Pass: (May 9: Reception, Welcome, Keynote Address + Readings) OR (May 10: Panel Discussion + Readings).

$35: Dual Pass for both Evening Events + Readings: May 9 & 10.

 It's a great opportunity to learn and meet other writers! Registration is limited so register early to secure your spot. See you at the HAT!

Start Time 7:30 pm End Time 9:30 pm