Playwriting for dummies

Playwriting for dummies

Angelo Parra

Book - 2011

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Subjects
Playwriting.
Drama > Technique.
Published
Hoboken, NJ : Wiley [2011]
Language
English
Main Author
Angelo Parra (-)
Item Description
Includes index.
Physical Description
xviii, 362 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
ISBN
9781118017227
  • Introduction
  • Part I. Catching the Playwriting Bug
  • Chapter 1. Introducing the Art and Craft of Playwriting
  • Chapter 2. Living the Life of a Playwright
  • Chapter 3. What Makes a Play
  • Chapter 4. Starting with an Idea
  • Chapter 5. Finding Your Play's Theme
  • Part II. Creating a Blueprint for Your Play
  • Chapter 6. Putting Your Story in Focus
  • Chapter 7. Creating Full and Rich Characters
  • Chapter 8. Dialogue: The Most Important Tool in Your Toolbox
  • Chapter 9. Practical Considerations: Staging, Cast, and Audience
  • Part III. The Nuts and Bolts of Putting Your Story Together
  • Chapter 10. The Beginning: Finding a Starting Point for Your Play
  • Chapter 11. The Middle: Developing Your Story Line
  • Chapter 12. The Climax: Bringing the Confl ict to a Head
  • Chapter 13. The Resolution: Wrapping It All Up
  • Chapter 14. Giving the Musical Special Consideration
  • Part IV. The Show Must Go On
  • Chapter 15. Getting Your Play Read and Making Revisions
  • Chapter 16. Rehearsals and Premieres: Nail Biting
  • Chapter 17. Promoting Your Play and Getting a Production
  • Part V. The Part of Tens
  • Chapter 18. Ten Things Every Playwright Should Know
  • Chapter 19. Ten Hallmarks of a Great Play
  • Chapter 20. Ten Playwrights You Should Know and Emulate
  • Appendix: Formatting a Script
  • Index

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