
- 132 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
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The Well Read Play
About this book
The Well Read Play, deepens our appreciation and enjoyment of drama. Clear and practical guidance helps the reader to understand the workings of a play, spot clues that the playwright has planted, imagine how it can be staged, and decide whether it will stand the test of time. Absorbing and informative, whether for purposes of study, staging or simply leisure, it is the ideal guide for students, directors, teachers and anyone who loves the theatre.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- 1. Why read a play?
- 2. Where does it come from?
- 3. Who wrote it?
- 4. What kind of play is it?
- 5. Who’s in it?
- 6. What do they say?
- 7. What happens?
- 8. What really happens?
- 9. How does it work in the theatre?
- 10. What does it mean?
- 11. Is it any good?
- 12. What’s Next?
- Appendix: 250 Playwrights
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