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Routledge Cutting Plays for Performance - Practical Guide

Name: Routledge Cutting Plays for Performance - Practical Guide
Brand: Routledge
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Cutting Plays for Performance serves as a practical and accessible guide for anyone tasked with adapting classical or modern plays. Whether you are working within strict time constraints or looking to tailor a story for a specific audience, this text provides the necessary methods to achieve your goals. This essential resource offers deep insight into the various reasons for making cuts and how to approach the editing process effectively. It covers structural elements such as plot beats and rhetorical concepts to ensure the integrity of the story remains intact. Beyond the creative aspects, the book also addresses important legal considerations and provides advice on how to communicate your changes to a production team. By focusing on different objectives like storytelling and time management, this guide helps directors and editors navigate the complexities of play adaptation. It is a valuable tool for theatre professionals seeking to refine scripts while maintaining the impact of the original work.

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Learn various methods for cutting classical and modern plays to suit specific production needs like time constraints or audience demographics.

Gain insight into structural editing by exploring plot beats and rhetorical concepts to maintain narrative flow.

Understand the practical ways to communicate specific cuts and changes to your entire production team.

Navigate the legal considerations involved in the play editing and adaptation process.

Develop strategies for cutting with a clear goal in mind, such as improving storytelling or meeting strict performance limits.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0367748924
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Performing Arts > Theatre > Acting & Auditioning
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 10 December 2021
Listed Since: 19 June 2021

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