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For the first time, Alan Ayckbourn shares all of his tricks of the playwright's trade. From helpful hints on writing to tips on directing, the book provides a complete primer for the newcomer and a refresher for the more experienced. Written in Ayckbourn's signature style that combines humor, seriousness, and heady air of theatrical sophistication that Noel Coward would envy, The Crafty Art of Playmaking is a must-have for aspiring playwrights and students of drama.
List of contents
Introduction * PART I: Writing * Comedy or Drama? * The Initial Idea * Construction * Time * Location * Characters * Final Countdown * Dialogue * Tidying up * PART II: Directing * The Director's Role * A Sort of History * The Producer * The Author * Stars * Set Designers * Costume Designers * The Lighting Designer * The Sound Designer * Other Experts * Casting * Auditions * Before the First Rehearsal * The Rehearsal Period * The First Day * Exploration * Early Days * As You Proceed * Notes * Comedy * Later Days * The DSM * Technicals * Dress Rehearsals * Previews * Press Night * Afterwards * Chronology of Plays
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Alan Ayckbourn
