Still, we're not completely constrained to write only for the late 20th century. A lot of creativity can produce a wide variety of clothing for actors. It's important to consider the resources of small groups. Props Similar to costumes, this is where creativity can help a lot in producing accessories for shows. But it begins with a playwright who understands that light sabers or real camp fires may be too much.
Some groups have trouble just coming up with a credible ringing telephone.
Dialogue This, to me, is a very practical part of playwriting - writing words that humans can express efficiently, and writing parts that actors will enjoy playing. Such teamwork is the key to every play's success. Still, I'm amazed at so many plays that have such parts written in when there is frequently no need for the character at all. As a rule of thumb, if I have any characters with less than 20 lines, I consider very carefully whether they need to exist at all and, if so, whether the part is sufficient for an actor to be able to construct a challenging character. All acting should offer some challenge and opportunities for real creativity.