The Architecture of Drama: Plot, Character, Theme, Genre and Style - Paperback

by David Letwin (Author), Joe And Robin Stockdale (Author)

Many of the world's greatest dramas have sprung not only from the creative impulses of the authors but also from the time-honored principles of structure and design that have forged those impulses into coherent and powerful insights. An understanding of these principles is essential to the craft of creating and interpreting works of drama for the stage or screen. The Architecture of Drama provides an introduction to these principles, with particular emphasis placed on how a drama's structural elements fit together to create meaningful and entertaining experiences for audiences.

Author Biography

David Letwin teaches at the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University. Joe Stockdale is Professor and Dean Emeritus of Theatre and Film, School of the Arts, SUNY, Purchase. Robin Stockdale is a retired columnist for the Pawling News Chronicle.