Short Guide to Writing about Theatre

Name: Short Guide to Writing about Theatre
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ISBN: 9780321136732

ISBN-10: 032113673X

ISBN-13: 9780321136732

Edition: 2008

Authors: Marcia L. Ferguson

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Intended to illuminate the importance of theatre and performance in daily life by engaging students with dramatic material,A Short Guide to Writing about Theatreis a succinct introduction to the skills required to write knowledgeably and critically about the theatre. nbsp; A succinct introduction to the skills required to write knowledgeably and critically about the theatre. nbsp; Illuminates the importance of theatre and performance in daily life with dramatic material. Addresses the practical elements of review, analysis, criticism, and research. Incorporates a blend of professional and student essays as models of successful writing. Thorough writing instruction. …

Book details

List price: $53.32
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Longman Publishing Group
Publication date: 9/27/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 192
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.25" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.462
Language: English




Writing about Theatre


Why Write About Theatre?


The Review and The Analysis


The Importance of Conversation


Questions for Critique


The Importance of the Spectator


Questions for Critique


Tastes and Opinions


Your Audience



Preparing to Write and Writing the Essay


Prewriting


Interpreting the Assignment


Specific and non-specific Paper Topics


Determining Scope and Tone


Coming Prepared to a Play


Art of Taking Good Notes


Writing The Essay


Finding a Thesis Statement


Creating and Using an Outline


Introductory Paragraph


Body Paragraphs


Conclusions


Drafts



The Review and the Production Response


The Review


The Production Response


Prewriting Questions


Writing the Review or Production Response



The Critical Theatre Essay


Two Critical Approaches


Using Form and Content


Using Theatre History



Research: Methods and Materials


Functions of Research in Theatre Practice


Functions of Research in Critical Essays


Research Methods


Research Materials


Theatre History Research


Sources


Form and Content Research Sources


Finding Articles, Reviews, Criticism, & Scholarship


Organizing and Incorporating


Research Sample Student Essays



The Character/Scene Analysis


Script versus Play Text


Stanislavskirsquo;s Techniques


Primary Elements of a Character/Scene Analysis


Given Circumstances


Glossary of Theatrical Terms and Concepts