Words for the Theatre: Four Essays on the Dramatic Text (Focus on Dramaturgy)

In Words for the Theatre, playwright David Cole pursues a course of dramaturgical self-questioning on the part of a playwright, centred on the act of playwriting.

The book’s four essays each offer a dramaturgical perspective on a different aspect of the playwright’s practice: How does the playwright juggle the transcriptive and prescriptive aspects of their activity? Does the ultimate performance of a playtext in fact represent something to which all writing aspires? Does the playwright’s process of withdrawing to create their text echo a similar process in the theatre more widely? Finally, how can the playwright counter theatre’s pervasive leaning towards the ‘mistake’ of realism?

Suited to playwrights, teachers, and higher-level students, this volume of essays offers reflections on the questions that confront every playwright, from an author well-versed in supplying words for the theatre.

Title - Words for the Theatre: Four Essays on the Dramatic Text (Focus on Dramaturgy)

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Author - David Cole

ISBN 13 - 9781138240636

Imprint - Routledge

Publisher - Taylor & Francis Ltd

Date Published - 11/06/2019

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No. of pages -

Binding Type - Hardback

Dimensions - 138 x 216 x mm

Weight - 226 g

Languages - English