Writing and Staging Real-life Plays

by Charlotte Guillain

Overview

Which real-life stories would make a good play? How can you write a played based on something that has actually happened? How can you turn an interesting story into an unmissable production?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781484627754
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2016
Series:	Writing and Staging Plays
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	1000L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Charlotte Guillain worked as a bookseller, an English teacher and an editor before becoming an author. She has written more than 100 books, both fiction and non-fiction. She always wanted to be a writer and her top tip is to read as much as you can.

Table of Contents

What is a Play? 4

Plays Based on Real Life 8

Writing a Play Based on Real-Life 14

Directing a Play 20

Acting in a Play Based on Real Life 24

Behind the Scenes 28

Collecting Sounds 36

Finishing Touches 38

Go for It! 42

Glossary 44

Find Out More 46

Index 48

Interviews

* Ongoing case-study throughout the book shows a practical application of the theory behind writing and staging a play; Writing tips panel explains techniques that enhance writing skills; Case study panel gives famous examples of relevant, age-appropriate plays and productions; Features practical advice and activities, such as drama game suggestions