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Backwards & forwards : a technical manual for reading plays

Ball, David
Books, Manuscripts
Imprint:
Carbondale : Southern Illinois University Press, 1983
Contents:
Pt.1. Shape1. What happens that makes something else happen?2. And what happens next?3. But do it backwards4. Stasis and intrusion5. Obstacle, conflict6. Ignorance is bliss7. Things theatricalpt. 2. Methods8. Exposition9. Forwards : hungry for next10. Missing persons (character)11. Image12. Themept. 3. Tricks of the trade13. Background information14. Trusting the playwright15. Families16. Generalities : mood, atmosphere17. The unique factor18. Changing eras19. Climax20. Beginnings/endings21. Rereading22. What next?
ISBN:
9780809311101
Dewey class:
808.2
Language:
English
BRN:
41185
LocationCollectionCall numberStatus/Desc
McNally CampusDip Performance RR808.2 BALAvailable
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