Writing the 10-Minute Play (Theater) - Softcover

Farkas, David K.

 
9781736701294: Writing the 10-Minute Play (Theater)

Synopsis

Ten-minute plays have become popular in the world of community theater. They also serve as excellent preparation for writing full-length plays. This comprehensive and practical book covers everything: You learn how to brainstorm plots, how best to tell your story on the stage, how to write dialogue, how to add humor, how to format your script correctly, even how to include music, including music you write yourself. Each chapter concludes with engaging exercises. Important concepts are made extra clear with diagrams and short excerpts from plays. In addition, you gain a deeper understanding by reading ten carefully chosen scripts—some with links to YouTube videos. If you want to stage your plays as a fun activity with friends, read the companion book Performing 10-Minute Plays with Friends: A guide to do-it-yourself theater.

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