ISBN: 9780259502272 - Practical Hints on Playwriting (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the complexities of playwriting and offers practical guidance from an experienced expert. It emphasizes the need for writers to understand the practicalities of staging, including the perspectives of both the manager and the actor. The author stresses the importance of creating characters that have a dominating trait, are foils to each other, and contribute to the overall ensemble. The book also covers essential elements such as choosing a plot, building a scenario, and developing a big scene. Furthermore, it explores the necessity of balancing contrast with probability in characterization. By providing insights into the artistic and technical aspects of playwriting, this book empowers aspiring dramatists to craft compelling and effective stage plays. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …