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The Architecture of Drama

Plot, Character, Theme, Genre and Style

David Letwin and Joe and Robin Stockdale

Many of the world's greatest dramas have sprung not only from the creative impulses of the authors but also from the time-honored principles of structure and design that have forged those impulses into coherent and powerful insights. An understanding of these principles is essential to the craft of creating and interpreting works of drama for the stage or screen. The Architecture of Drama provides an introduction to these principles, with particular emphasis placed on how a drama's structural elements fit together to create meaningful and entertaining experiences for audiences. The book is arranged into five sections, each dealing with a separate component: _
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Scarecrow Press
Pages: 208 • Trim: 6 x 9
978-0-8108-6129-9 • Paperback • July 2008 • $78.00 • (£60.00)
978-0-8108-6226-5 • eBook • July 2008 • $74.00 • (£57.00)
Subjects: Performing Arts / Theater / History & Criticism, Performing Arts / Film / History & Criticism
David Letwin teaches at the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University. Joe Stockdale is Professor and Dean Emeritus of Theatre and Film, School of the Arts, SUNY, Purchase. Robin Stockdale is a retired columnist for the Pawling News Chronicle.
Because of time restrictions, I rarely review books that I receive. Hoever, The Architecture of Drama approaches the issues of dramamtic writing and production with such clarity and ease I feel obligated to make the theatres of Hampton Roads, where I review national tours, local productions of plays, musicals and operas for WHRO-FM, aware of it....This richly detailed analysis of how dramatic literature is created and moved from page to stage or screen is a standing room only house full of down to earth knowledge. It belongs in all libraries, both personal and public.
— Edgar Loessin with Loessin at Large


Enhanced by a comprehensible yet never patronizing style, this title on the technique of drama is recommended to update collections in college and university libraries as well as larger public libraries. Theater instructors should consider this for courseadoption....
—


Streamlined, readable study....Recommended.....
—


The Architecture of Drama

Plot, Character, Theme, Genre and Style

Cover Image
Paperback
eBook
Summary
Summary
  • Many of the world's greatest dramas have sprung not only from the creative impulses of the authors but also from the time-honored principles of structure and design that have forged those impulses into coherent and powerful insights. An understanding of these principles is essential to the craft of creating and interpreting works of drama for the stage or screen. The Architecture of Drama provides an introduction to these principles, with particular emphasis placed on how a drama's structural elements fit together to create meaningful and entertaining experiences for audiences. The book is arranged into five sections, each dealing with a separate component: _
Details
Details
  • Scarecrow Press
    Pages: 208 • Trim: 6 x 9
    978-0-8108-6129-9 • Paperback • July 2008 • $78.00 • (£60.00)
    978-0-8108-6226-5 • eBook • July 2008 • $74.00 • (£57.00)
    Subjects: Performing Arts / Theater / History & Criticism, Performing Arts / Film / History & Criticism
Author
Author
  • David Letwin teaches at the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University. Joe Stockdale is Professor and Dean Emeritus of Theatre and Film, School of the Arts, SUNY, Purchase. Robin Stockdale is a retired columnist for the Pawling News Chronicle.
Reviews
Reviews
  • Because of time restrictions, I rarely review books that I receive. Hoever, The Architecture of Drama approaches the issues of dramamtic writing and production with such clarity and ease I feel obligated to make the theatres of Hampton Roads, where I review national tours, local productions of plays, musicals and operas for WHRO-FM, aware of it....This richly detailed analysis of how dramatic literature is created and moved from page to stage or screen is a standing room only house full of down to earth knowledge. It belongs in all libraries, both personal and public.
    — Edgar Loessin with Loessin at Large


    Enhanced by a comprehensible yet never patronizing style, this title on the technique of drama is recommended to update collections in college and university libraries as well as larger public libraries. Theater instructors should consider this for courseadoption....
    —


    Streamlined, readable study....Recommended.....
    —


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