Whether you're looking for a script to produce, a scene for acting class, or a new audition speech, this book will provide you with a wealth of juicy, challenging female roles - even as it introduces you to some of the finest playwrights at work today. While this book may not be obviously linked to Drama or Arts education I thoroughly recommend it to everyone. From acknowledged American masters to new, lesser-known voices, Plays in One Act is a dazzling collection sure to be a standard reference for anyone interested in contemporary drama. The author's procedural method is detailed and precise. The parts of a play are learned progressively, which fosters an understanding of the concept of artistic unity.
Examples are clear and comprehensive.
Based on the premise that plays are objects of study in and of themselves, Script Analysis for Actors, Directors, and Designers teaches a traditional system of classifications that examines the written part of a play, excluding such considerations as performance, scenery, or costuming. The Shakespeare Globe project is an amazing tribute to both Shakespeare's reputation and that of contemporary philanthropist Sam Wannamaker. The very structure of Elizabethan theatres is significant to appreciating the development of plays from the era. This video documents the process of it's construction. The Living Theatre was an institution in contemporary and avant-garde theatrical experimentation.