Playwriting In Process: Thinking and Working Theatrically
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Playwriting-in-Process was created to provide a resource, a craft-reminder/reinforcer, a stimulus, a self teaching mechanism, and a reference work. The urge which led to its creation came from feelings shared by many dramatic arts educators around the country, that playwriting textbooks in general aren't very useful--or used, for that matter--in the classroom. Much like athletes and musicians, playwrights must exercise their skills and practice their craft. But how does this translate to the page? Can we exercise the way we think and write? Playwriting-in Process is a hands-on compendium of games and exercises designed to help do just that: stimulate creativity, provide reminders of basic craft skills, and build strong playwrights.
AcknowledgmentsIntroductionCh. 1Thinking Theatrically1Ch. 2Working Theatrically13Ch. 3The Etudes: What They Are and How to Use Them21Ch. 4Technique Etudes27Ch. 5Character Etudes65Ch. 6Plot Etudes99Ch. 7Etudes for Structure145Ch. 8Collaboration Etudes169Ch. 9Unblocking Etudes191Alphabetical List of Etudes201For Further Reading205
