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Start writing plays - Audio

Start writing plays - Audio

The Open University

In this album, some of our current and most well-respected playwrights offer an insight into the mechanics and beauty of writing for the stage. Contributors include Alan Ayckbourn, David Edgar, Bryony Lavery and Willy Russell, who discuss their own work and the pleasures and pitfalls of crafting a script. All of the fundamental topics, from character and structure to dialogue and editing, are covered in detail in a series of entertaining and insightful interviews. This material forms part of The Open University course A176 Start writing plays.
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Start writing plays - Audio - Transcript -- Start writing plays

Transcript -- Start writing plays

Start writing plays - Audio

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07/07/09 • -1 min

Transcript -- A short introduction to this album.
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Start writing plays - Audio - Transcript -- The structure of plays

Transcript -- The structure of plays

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07/07/09 • -1 min

Transcript -- Arguably the key tool in the playwright’s arsenal, all aspects of structure are touched upon here, along with a few invaluable tips of the trade.
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Start writing plays - Audio - Transcript -- Politics and the stage

Transcript -- Politics and the stage

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07/07/09 • -1 min

Transcript -- How political should your drama be? Is tackling politics the same as tackling current issues?
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Start writing plays - Audio - How to write dialogue

How to write dialogue

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07/07/09 • 9 min

Dialogue is all about listening and the interpretation of speech. Here, it is highlighted how dialogue can alter the pace economy of a play.
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Start writing plays - Audio - Start writing plays

Start writing plays

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07/07/09 • 0 min

A short introduction to this album.
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Start writing plays - Audio - The editing process

The editing process

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07/07/09 • 5 min

This is where a play really comes together. Playwrights discuss approaches to editing their work and writing with actors in mind.
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Start writing plays - Audio - Transcript -- Starting out in playwriting
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07/07/09 • -1 min

Transcript -- How do you find your starting point? Playwrights discuss the start of the creative process from developing simple ideas to narratives.
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Start writing plays - Audio - Transcript -- The importance of character
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07/07/09 • -1 min

Transcript -- Crafting characters is an integral aspect of playwriting - the rhythm and patterns of their speech, their narrative development and even whether they’re on-stage.
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Start writing plays - Audio - The structure of plays

The structure of plays

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07/07/09 • 7 min

Arguably the key tool in the playwright’s arsenal, all aspects of structure are touched upon here, along with a few invaluable tips of the trade.
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Start writing plays - Audio - Transcript -- The editing process

Transcript -- The editing process

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07/07/09 • -1 min

Transcript -- This is where a play really comes together. Playwrights discuss approaches to editing their work and writing with actors in mind.
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How many episodes does Start writing plays - Audio have?

Start writing plays - Audio currently has 16 episodes available.

What topics does Start writing plays - Audio cover?

The podcast is about Acting, Style, Drama, Courses, Podcasts, Books, Education, Arts and Theatre.

What is the most popular episode on Start writing plays - Audio?

The episode title 'Start writing plays' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Start writing plays - Audio?

The average episode length on Start writing plays - Audio is 8 minutes.

When was the first episode of Start writing plays - Audio?

The first episode of Start writing plays - Audio was released on Jul 7, 2009.

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