The Art and Craft of Playwriting

by Jeffery Hatcher

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781884910463
Publisher:	Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date:	03/01/2000
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	456,055
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.62(d)