Ball, David

Backwards and Forwards: a Technical Manual for Reading Plays

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ISBN 13:: 9780809311101
author:: Ball, David
format:: Paperback
publisher:: EDS Publications Ltd. (Consignment)
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1998
Pages:: 104
Dimensions:: 13.72 x 1.78 x 21.59 centimetres
Genre:: Acting techniques
Condition:: New
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Backwards and Forwards: A Technical Manual for Reading Plays by David Ball is a comprehensive guide to script analysis. First developed during Ball's work as literary director at the Guthrie Theater, this manual complements traditional methods of literary analysis with practical tools for investigating plot, character, theme, and more. Using Shakespeare's Hamlet as an example, Ball illustrates key techniques for clarifying script-reading and highlights common pitfalls to avoid. This book is a valuable resource for those involved in theater production, including actors, directors, designers, and production specialists. It also serves as a fine playwriting manual, as the structures described are fundamental to playwrights. With its focus on the craft of the playwright, Backwards and Forwards provides a solid foundation for understanding plays. With 96 pages of practical guidance, this paperback edition is an accessible resource for students and practitioners alike.

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