The Art and Craft of Playwriting
Author | : Jeffery Hatcher |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 226 |
Release | : 2000-03-01 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781884910463 |
ISBN-10 | : 1884910467 |
Rating | : 4/5 (67 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Art and Craft of Playwriting written by Jeffery Hatcher and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2000-03-01 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jeffrey Hatcher knows the nuts and bolts of writing for the theater. Here, he shares his views on it all--from building tension and plotting a scene, right down to moving a character from one side of the stage to the other. From crafting an intriguing beginning to delivering a satisfying ending. In Hatcher's one-on-one discussions with acclaimed American playwrights Lee Blessing, Marsha Norman and Jose Rivera, you'll find a wealth of practical advice, tricks of the trade and insight that will help you in your own creative efforts.