STAGE, SCREEN, & STORY: AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO DRAMA, THEATRE, & MEDIA

Stage, Screen, & Story: An Integrated approach to Drama, Theatre, & Media offers a holistic and immersive journey into the art of performed storytelling. This book uniquely bridges the traditional divide between the study of live theatre and cinematic arts, presenting them as deeply interconnected disciplines. Beginning with the core architectonics of drama—plot, character, theme, and dialogue—the book establishes a strong theoretical foundation. It then traces the evolution of theatrical expression across centuries and continents, from the ritualistic origins of Greek tragedy and the vibrant traditions of African theatre to the disruptive innovations of the Modernist avant-garde and the fragmented mosaics of Postmodern performance. A dedicated chapter on the history of Ugandan playwriting provides a crucial and often overlooked perspective. Moving from history to practice, the text provides an in-depth exploration of the technical arts that bring a production to life: the evocative power of sound design, the narrative force of lighting, and the detailed management of stage, costume, and props. It investigates applied theatre practices for social change and concludes with specialized guides to writing for radio, film, and the internet. More than just a history or a manual, this book is an invitation to understand the collaborative alchemy of drama. It is an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand, create, and appreciate the powerful, ephemeral magic that happens when a story is shared between performers and an audience.