The Art of Writing for the Theatre
An Introduction to Script Analysis, Criticism, and Playwriting
- 216 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
The Art of Writing for the Theatre
An Introduction to Script Analysis, Criticism, and Playwriting
About this book
Filled with practical advice from an award-winning playwright, with a range of resources to guide you in the craft and business of theatre writing, The Art of Writing for the Theatre provides everything you need to write like a seasoned theatre professional, including: * how to analyze and break down a script
* how to write a wide range of plays
* how to critique a theatre production
* how to construct and craft critical essays, cover letters, and theatrical resumes This thorough introduction is supplemented with exercises and new interviews with a host of internationally acclaimed playwrights, lyricists, and critics, including Marsha Norman, Beth Henley, Lyn Gardner, Octavio Solis, Ismail Khalidi, and David Zippel, among many others. Accompanying online resources include playwriting and script analysis worksheets and exercises, an example of a playwriting resume, and critical points to consider on playwriting, design, acting, directing and choreography.
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Table of contents
- Half Title
- Series Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Note on the Text
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Script Analysis
- Chapter 2: Playwriting
- Chapter 3: Criticism
- Chapter 4: The Interviews: Conversations with Acclaimed Playwrights, Critics, Librettists, and Lyricists
- Chapter 5: The Brass Tacks: Practical Tools of Writing for the Theatre
- Conclusion
- Further Reading
- Notes
- Biographies of Interviewees
- Special Thanks
- About the Author
- Index