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- Release Year
- 2022
- Book Title
- The Art of Writing for the Theatre: An Introduction to Script ...
- ISBN
- 9781350155572
- Subject Area
- Language Arts & Disciplines, Performing Arts
- Publication Name
- Art of Writing for the Theatre : an Introduction to Script Analysis, Criticism, and Playwriting
- Item Length
- 9.2 in
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Subject
- Business Aspects, Theater / History & Criticism, Composition & Creative Writing
- Publication Year
- 2022
- Series
- Introductions to Theatre Ser.
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.7 in
- Item Width
- 6.1 in
- Item Weight
- 11.4 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 216 Pages
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Writing for the theatre and about theatre requires a diverse set of skills, but whether you're studying theatre or developing your creative craft, this book covers everything you need to know. Providing a practical introduction supplemented with exercises and the testimonies of a host of theatre professionals, it will help you to practise and master the many types of writing encountered in the theatre, including: * how to analyze and break down a script, * how to write various types of plays, from short plays, plays for one person, to one act and full length dramas, * how to critique a play and a theatre production, * how to construct and craft essays, cover letters, theatrical resumes, applications, and * how to avoid common grammar and punctuation errors. Filled with practical advice from an award-winning playwright, director, author, and college professor, and featuring a range of resources to guide you in the craft and business of theatre writing, The Art of Writing for the Theatre provides everything you need to know to write like a seasoned theatre professional. Accompanying online resources include playwriting and script analysis worksheets and exercises, an example of a playwriting resume, and critical points to consider on playwriting, design, acting, directing and choreography.
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Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-10
1350155578
ISBN-13
9781350155572
eBay Product ID (ePID)
3050432566
Product Key Features
Publication Name
Art of Writing for the Theatre : an Introduction to Script Analysis, Criticism, and Playwriting
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Business Aspects, Theater / History & Criticism, Composition & Creative Writing
Publication Year
2022
Series
Introductions to Theatre Ser.
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Language Arts & Disciplines, Performing Arts
Number of Pages
216 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Item Weight
11.4 Oz
Additional Product Features
LCCN
2022-002808
Intended Audience
College Audience
Lc Classification Number
Pn1661.Y36 2022
Reviews
Having worked almost exclusively with new plays and emerging playwrights for over 30 years, it was fascinating to read the insights and wisdom Luke Yankee has managed to unlock from the best playwrights, lyricists and critics in our field today. This is essential reading for the next generation of playwrights. I finally have an answer when younger writers ask me what book to read about playwriting: this one!, I only wish when I was starting out that I had a book like this. It is filled with valuable and important information. Luke Yankee's insight and guidance is spot on! Anybody who is thinking about going into this profession should start by reading this book., "Even after fifty years of creating musicals, I found The Art of Writing for the Theatre immensely helpful, especially as I undertake new projects. Luke Yankee's clear and concise analysis and advice, coupled with the insights of the writers he interviewed, seems to me invaluable and inspiring for anyone aspiring to write for the theatre, from beginner to long-time professional." -- Stephen Schwartz, Tony-winning composer and lyricist of Wicked, Pippin, & Godspell. "One can't have a life in the theatre by taking shortcuts. One can't enter this world with no regard for what has come before you. The elements needed toward becoming a true person of the theater are beautifully illuminated and enumerated in Luke Yankee's book. He is a playwright and a director and his heart has been in the theater ever since he was a kid. Rightly so. Love and intelligence mix in this essential work." -- Joanna Gleason, Tony winner for Into the Woods; three-time Drama Desk Award winner "I only wish when I was starting out that I had a book like this. It is filled with valuable and important information. Luke Yankee's insight and guidance is spot on! Anybody who is thinking about going into this profession should start by reading this book." -- Scott Ellis, nine-time Tony nominee as Best Director; Olivier Award winner as Best Director for She Loves Me "This is a must-read for anyone in the arts, but particularly for young people with a hunger to immerse themselves in the nuts and bolts of the theatre, and the crucial importance of language. The accomplished director and playwright, Luke Yankee, leaves no stone unturned in this comprehensive work; he clearly has a great love and respect, not only for playwriting, but for all the essential elements that fill in the spaces." -- Victor Garber, four-time Tony nominee for Lend Me A Tenor, Deathrap, Little Me, & Damn Yankees; six-time Emmy nominee "Luke Yankee offers insightful discussions on the development of character, dramatic structure, and script analysis-all amply supported by interviews with distinguished contemporary theatre artists. Calling on his extensive career as actor, director, and writer, Yankee's practical approach is an invaluable resource for anyone wishing to hone their skills in writing for the theatre." -- Lucien Douglas, The University of Texas at Austin, USA "Having worked almost exclusively with new plays and emerging playwrights for over 30 years, it was fascinating to read the insights and wisdom Luke Yankee has managed to unlock from the best playwrights, lyricists and critics in our field today. This is essential reading for the next generation of playwrights. I finally have an answer when younger writers ask me what book to read about playwriting: this one!" -- Jon Lawrence Rivera, Artistic Director, Playwrights Arena, Los Angeles, USA "This book has it all! It contains a concrete approach to understanding what's inside a scene, a terrific tutorial on putting thoughts onto paper, a look inside the nuances of criticism, and straightforward advice from professionals at the top of their game. If you are a theatre artist who plans to put words on a page, you need to read and study this book." -- Professor Brian Kite, UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television, USA "You'll have to go far and wide to find a better introduction to script analysis, playwriting, and criticism than this. Every theatre teacher should use this in their classroom. Practical and informative!" -- Millicent Martin, BAFTA award winner and two-time Tony nominee, One can't have a life in the theatre by taking shortcuts. One can't enter this world with no regard for what has come before you. The elements needed toward becoming a true person of the theater are beautifully illuminated and enumerated in Luke Yankee's book. He is a playwright and a director and his heart has been in the theater ever since he was a kid. Rightly so. Love and intelligence mix in this essential work., This book has it all! It contains a concrete approach to understanding what's inside a scene, a terrific tutorial on putting thoughts onto paper, a look inside the nuances of criticism, and straightforward advice from professionals at the top of their game. If you are a theatre artist who plans to put words on a page, you need to read and study this book., "Even after fifty years of creating musicals, I found The Art of Writing for the Theatre immensely helpful, especially as I undertake new projects. Luke Yankee's clear and concise analysis and advice, coupled with the insights of the writers he interviewed, seems to me invaluable and inspiring for anyone aspiring to write for the theatre, from beginner to long-time professional." -- Stephen Schwartz, Tony-winning composer and lyricist of Wicked, Pippin, & Godspell. "One can't have a life in the theatre by taking shortcuts. One can't enter this world with no regard for what has come before you. The elements needed toward becoming a true person of the theater are beautifully illuminated and enumerated in Luke Yankee's book. He is a playwright and a director and his heart has been in the theater ever since he was a kid. Rightly so. Love and intelligence mix in this essential work." -- Joanna Gleason, Tony winner for Into the Woods; three-time Drama Desk Award winner "I only wish when I was starting out that I had a book like this. It is filled with valuable and important information. Luke Yankee's insight and guidance is spot on! Anybody who is thinking about going into this profession should start by reading this book." -- Scott Ellis, nine-time Tony nominee as Best Director; Olivier Award winner as Best Director for She Loves Me "This is a must-read for anyone in the arts, but particularly for young people with a hunger to immerse themselves in the nuts and bolts of the theatre, and the crucial importance of language. The accomplished director and playwright, Luke Yankee, leaves no stone unturned in this comprehensive work; he clearly has a great love and respect, not only for playwriting, but for all the essential elements that fill in the spaces." -- Victor Garber, four-time Tony nominee for Lend Me A Tenor, Deathrap, Little Me, & Damn Yankees; six-time Emmy nominee "Luke Yankee offers insightful discussions on the development of character, dramatic structure, and script analysis-all amply supported by interviews with distinguished contemporary theatre artists. Calling on his extensive career as actor, director, and writer, Yankee's practical approach is an invaluable resource for anyone wishing to hone their skills in writing for the theatre." -- Lucien Douglas, Associate Professor of Acting, The University of Texas at Austin "Having worked almost exclusively with new plays and emerging playwrights for over 30 years, it was fascinating to read the insights and wisdom Luke Yankee has managed to unlock from the best playwrights, lyricists and critics in our field today. This is essential reading for the next generation of playwrights. I finally have an answer when younger writers ask me what book to read about playwriting: this one!" -- Jon Lawrence Rivera, Artistic Director, Playwrights Arena - Los Angeles, Luke Yankee offers insightful discussions on the development of character, dramatic structure, and script analysis--all amply supported by interviews with distinguished contemporary theatre artists. Calling on his extensive career as actor, director, and writer, Yankee's practical approach is an invaluable resource for anyone wishing to hone their skills in writing for the theatre., This is a must-read for anyone in the arts, but particularly for young people with a hunger to immerse themselves in the nuts and bolts of the theatre, and the crucial importance of language. The accomplished director and playwright, Luke Yankee, leaves no stone unturned in this comprehensive work; he clearly has a great love and respect, not only for playwriting, but for all the essential elements that fill in the spaces., Even after fifty years of creating musicals, I found The Art of Writing for the Theatre immensely helpful, especially as I undertake new projects. Luke Yankee's clear and concise analysis and advice, coupled with the insights of the writers he interviewed, seems to me invaluable and inspiring for anyone aspiring to write for the theatre, from beginner to long-time professional., You'll have to go far and wide to find a better introduction to script analysis, playwriting, and criticism than this. Every theatre teacher should use this in their classroom. Practical and informative!
Table of Content
Note on the TextIntroduction 1. Script Analysis Why Do We Need Script Analysis?Definitions and Terms for Script AnalysisFreytag's Pyramid and the Dramatic ArcA Crash Course in Aristotle's Poetics Script Analysis ExercisesExercises 2. Playwriting The Elements of PlaywritingWhat Does "Show, Don't Tell" Mean?The Significance of ExpositionThe Good Title TestThe Mechanics of Writing a PlayHow Do You Start?How To Write a Ten-Minute PlayOther Play FormatsConclusionExercises 3. Criticism The "Why" of Theatre Criticism"I Liked it" Doesn't MatterWriting a Critique for a Play"Why Am I Bored?A Sample CritiqueCriticism as Entertainment Remember: Artists Have Feelings, TooWhen to Keep it to YourselfWhat to Look for When Writing a CritiqueCritiquing Other FormsExercises 4. The Interviews: Conversations with Acclaimed Playwrights, Critics, Librettists, and Lyricists A Series of Master ClassesOn Starting Out"What Should I Write About?" On StructureA Writer's ProcessReadings and Play DevelopmentOn Taking Advice on your ScriptOn CollaborationOn Writing MusicalsOn the Writer as "The Outsider Looking In"On Critics and Theatre CriticismAdvice for New WritersWhat Do You Love About the Theatre? 5. The Brass Tacks: Practical Tools of Writing for the Theatre The "How To" Of A Writer's LifeRead, See, and HearTheatre BlogsSubmission Opportunities for PlaywrightsCover Letters for Writers...and BeyondLiving Room Readings: The Value of Free PizzaVirtual PresentationsA Map of RelationshipsOpening Night Cards and Gratitude Letters: A Lost Art ExercisesConclusionFurther ReadingNotesBiographies of IntervieweesSpecial ThanksAbout the AuthorIndex
Dewey Decimal
808.2
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
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