num_pages: 224
description: 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.
language: English
title: The Art and Craft of Playwriting
titlecomplete: The Art and Craft of Playwriting
genres: Theatre, Drama, Plays, Reference, School, Writing, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 207
publisher: Penguin Publishing Group