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To include a comma in your tag, surround the tag with double quotes. Skip to content Skip to search. Back Stage Books, Language English View all editions Prev Next edition 2 of 2. Check copyright status Cite this Title The playwright's process: Physical Description p. Dramatists, American -- 20th century -- Interviews.
Summary Here is the first and only manual for playwrights ever designed to draw directly from the wisdom of leading contemporary dramatists.
Interwoven with hundreds of quotations from the author's own in-depth interview series at the Dramatists Guild, in New York City, The Playwright's Process offers a fresh and lively discussion of the indispensable ingredients of strong dramatic writing. Every essential step the writer must take to create a well-written, stageworthy play is examined and explored.
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Also mining his own experience as a dramatist and a teacher of playwriting, author Buzz McLaughlin details the entire process of developing the kernel of an idea into a fully realized play - from the writer's very first jottings to the readings and workshops that lead to a professional production. A resource for beginning and experienced writers, The Playwright's Process is a virtual guided tour of the dramatist's challenging and often mysterious creative process, chock-full of specific techniques, practical exercises, and candid observations on craft and method straight from the mouths of working, award-winning playwrights.
Formulating Your Dramatic Idea 2. Stating Your Dramatic Premise 3. Looking for Ideas 4. The Play Idea Worksheet 5. Exploring Your Characters 6. Developing the Backstory 7. Creating the Working Drawings 8. Working in the Standard Format 9.
Bringing It to Life Your First Draft Beginning the Rewriting Process The Ongoing Development Process. View online Borrow Buy Freely available Show 0 more links Set up My libraries How do I set up "My libraries"? These 10 locations in All: Open to the public ; Every essential step the writer must take to create a well-written, stageworthy play is examined and explored.
Also mining his own experience as a dramatist and a teacher of playwriting, author Buzz McLaughlin details the entire process of developing the kernel of an idea into a fully realized play - from the writer's very first jottings to the readings and workshops that lead to a professional production.
A resource for beginning and experienced writers, The Playwright's Process is a virtual guided tour of the dramatist's challenging and often mysterious creative process, chock-full of specific techniques, practical exercises, and candid observations on craft and method straight from the mouths of working, award-winning playwrights.
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I just finished reading this. When I got to things to which I knew or agreed, the read was still interesting. The only "outdated" thing is that with the Internet, the nature of submissions and perhaps being able to telecommute places is much different than it was when this book was written.
However, just imagining those being mentioned I just finished reading this. However, just imagining those being mentioned as options works. Anybody interested in writing plays should read this book!!! May 18, Kara Emily rated it it was amazing Shelves: Buzz McLaughlin is not only the author of this book but also the director of that program, and after finishing this book today, I am thrilled to be an incoming student of this program. Even if I were not about to enter into my MFA program, after reading this book I would feel confident and increasingly competent regarding my ability to create a life for myself as a playwright in the theater.
The first half of the book focuses on the craft of playwriting, and doing the actual work.
This is a sticking point for me, and the one I am most concerned with as I turn my life towards that of being a playwright. There are some important aspects of style, form, and consistency that I read and re-read, taking margin notes, knowing that these are aspects of the field that I need to play close attention to.
I believe in the Muse and artistic combustion, but I also believe in having the tools necessary to create the art of which you dream. Having recently last month self-produced my first full length comedy, I connected with so many aspects of this book, but rather than feeling repetitive or obvious for me, it was invigorating - and I truly wish I had read this book prior to embarking on my first full-length foray, from beginning to end first draft to production.
I would have altered some of my practices, and certainly implemented them better. This book balances practical, pragmatic suggestions while also tapping into the emotional saliency and mystery of what we do. Interwoven throughout are fascinating, perfectly placed quotations by some of the best playwrights, most of them personally interviewed by the author. They are carefully chosen and utilized, and certainly inspiring.
Rather than being an opportunity for the author to namedrop, these quotes heightened my understanding of the concept s at hand, and added to the humanity and human connection of the craft. But we are assured that it at least helps to be cognizant and competent in what would be considered the best practices in the field, or at the very least to know the rules before we break them.
I am very impressed with this book, and will be revisiting it repeatedly throughout my time developing this magnificent and fascinating craft. May 31, Jen rated it really liked it. Slightly out-of-date in parts, but great pointers. May 25, Joshuah Laird rated it it was amazing Shelves: Oct 01, rebecca rated it really liked it Recommends it for: Molly Conan the Librarian Crumbley rated it really liked it Sep 15,