01869cam a2200289 4500 759875910 TxAuBib 20220214120000.0 220302s2021||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u bc2043918786 9781785009020 paperback $38.95 1785009028 paperback $38.95 (OCoLC)1301361735 StDuBDS eng RV8 rda RV8 TxGR TxAuBib Clark, Anthony, author. Writing for the stage [Book] : the playwright's handbook / Anthony Clark. Ramsbury : The Crowood Press, 2021. 144 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 25 cm. Crowood theatre companions Includes bibliographical references and index. The theatre is an essential art form that is forever evolving. A well-written play can make us laugh, cry, cringe, or reflect. It can confirm what we already know, or it can introduce us to new worlds. It can relax us, or incite us to action. Writing for the Stage - A Playwright's Handbook is a step-by-step guide to dramatic writing. Drawing on proven methods and professional insights, this book explores the mechanics of playwriting and the skills needed to create a compelling story. It aims to help readers understand the art and craft of writing for the stage and avoid some of the pitfalls. Topics covered include defining a play; starting points; the importance of structure; the first draft and rewrites; placing the work and negotiating rehearsals and, finally, the playwright in a devising context. 20220214. Playwriting. Drama Technique. Crowood theatre companions. RV8