Writing for the Stage: a Practical Playwriting Guide

Name: Writing for the Stage: a Practical Playwriting Guide
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ISBN: 9780205412976

ISBN-10: 0205412971

ISBN-13: 9780205412976

Edition: 2006

Authors: Leroy Clark

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Book details

List price: $73.32
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, Incorporated
Publication date: 8/7/2019
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 304
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.990
Language: English



Each chapter concludes with "Summary."






The Essence of Drama


Conflict


The Inciting Action


The Goal


The Central Action


The Turning Point


The Climax


Three Kinds of Conflict


Inner Conflict


Personal and External Conflict


Conflict within Society


Common Problems


Rising Conflict


Static Conflict


Solutions



Getting the Idea


Personal Experience


Observations and Images


Research


The Journal



Planning The First Draft


Working Title


Character Names and Descriptions


Holding The Attention


The First Scene


Plot Scenario



The Professional Format


Format Guidelines


Sample Scene






Rhythm


Horizontal and Vertical Movement



Plot


Arrangement of the Incidents


Kinds of Plots


Beginning, Middle and End


Obstacles


TheEssential Scene


Common Plot Problems


Other Tips



Structure


Masculine Structure


Linear Approach


Ignition


Point of Attack


Scene


Beats


The Progression


Resolution


Exposition


Foreshadowing


Story Values


The Unities


The Play in Todayrsquo;s Theatre


Feminine Structure


Non-Linear Approaches


Circular Structure


Episodic Structure






Physical Character


Developing Character


Characterization


Physical Characteristics



Sociological Characteristics


Characteristics


Life Script



Psychological Character


Characteristics


The Johari Window


Defense Mechanisms


Unrealistic Expectations


Character is Action


Deep Character


Contrasting Types


Character Questions



Orchestrating Characters


The Back Story


Good Orchestration


Archetypes


Equal Opponents


A Crucible


Another Character Enters


Get to Know Your Characters


Character Analysis


Stage Business


Practicalities



Dialogue


Use of Language


Accent


Sentence Structure


Vocal Rhythm


Details


Appeal to Senses


Images, Slang, or Street Talk


Figures of Speech


The Gems


The ldquo;Frdquo; Word


First Impressions Count


The First Line