The first comprehensive guide to the business of writing for today's stage.
There are increasing opportunities for new writers of plays, be it for stage, screen or radio - but also increasing demands. This highly practical and informative book looks at how...
David Spencer has written a book full of truths a young writer will not find articulated anywhere else. Most of us in the theatre gained our "experience" by making...
This book addresses all of these considerations in detail and offers the reader–professional or amateur, veteran or beginner–helpful guidance and practical advice, supported by many forms and examples to illustrate the points covered in ...
This revised and updated edition of The Creative Writing Handbook now includes new chapters on writing for stage and radio and on writing screenplays for film and television.
In this clear, practical guide, the processes and techniques of stage writing are illuminated through case studies of 7 classic and contemporary plays.
A practical guide to the process of play-writing, this book will take budding writers for the stage through the process, beginning with original inspiration, through plotting, structuring and characterization, to the successful realization ...
Offers stage apprentice guidelines in handling all aspects of a play's production, from rehearsals to tours.
Drawing on proven methods and professional insights, this book explores the mechanics of playwriting and the skills needed to create a compelling story.
Artists who share their wisdom in this book include: Des McAnuff (Tony Award), Emily Mann (Tony Award), Dominique Morisseau (Broadway Adaptor, Tony Award nominee, MacArthur Genius Fellow), Lisa Peterson (Obie Award, Lortel Award), Sarah ...
The Stage Actor’s Handbook is an invaluable guide to theatre’s traditions, protocols, etiquette, and best practices for current and aspiring performers.