Writing and Staging Adventure Plays

by Charlotte Guillain

Overview

What makes a play exciting or mysterious? How can you write plays full of tension? How can you turn a page-turning script into an edge-of-your-seat production?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781484627709
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2016
Series:	Writing and Staging Plays
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.60(w) x 9.50(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	960L (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

Staging an Adventure 4

What Makes an Adventure Play? 8

Writing an Adventure Play 14

Getting Started 20

Acting in an Adventure Play 24

Behind the Scenes 28

Creating Atmosphere in Your Adventure Play 36

Almost There 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