Is this the right book for me? Write a Play
- & Get It Performed is designed for would-be writers of every level & for all types of motivation by two prize-winning professionals. Whether writing for the specific needs of an amateur drama group community event political campaign or simply for personal or professional development this is a guide to the craft of playwriting. It offers guidance on the creative principles of scripts characters plot structure & dialogue & explains the principles of staging & stage directions as well as gives tips on how to write for a variety of different situations for every age & ability & according to specific genres
- particularly those often preferred by amateur groups such as pantomime & musical theatre. Write a Play & Get it Performed
Includes:: Section one Chapter 1: A writing mindset Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 3: Creating & working with characters Chapter 4: Speech & dialogue Chapter 5: Plot construction Chapter 6: Endings Chapter 7: Deeper issues Chapter 8: Two plays analysed: Othello & Run for your Wife Chapter 9: Keeping going re-writes & polishing Section two Chapter 10: Types of drama Chapter 11: Writing a comedy play Chapter 12: Writing for the amateur stage Chapter 13: Writing pantomimes Chapter 14: Writing musicals Chapter 15: Writing for radio Chapter 16: Writing for television Section three Chapter 17: Script practicalities Chapter 18: Staging practicalities Chapter 19: Script layouts & submission Chapter 20: Outlets & networking opportunities Chapter 21: Putting on your own play Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design & added
Features: Not got much time? One five & ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. Author insights Lots of instant help with common problems & quick tips for success based on the authors many years of experience. Test yourself Tests in the book & online to keep track of your progress. Extend your knowledge Extra online articles to give you a richer understanding of writing a play. Five things to remember Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. Try this Innovative exercises illustrate what youve learnt & how to use it.