The Technique And Essentials Of Drama

By George Pierce Baker

Book Overview

The Technique And Essentials Of Drama is a comprehensive guidebook written by George Pierce Baker, an American educator and theatre director. The book provides a detailed analysis of the essential elements of drama, including character development, plot structure, dialogue, and stagecraft. Baker's approach emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical and cultural context of a play, as well as the psychological motivations of the characters. He provides practical advice on how to analyze and interpret scripts, as well as how to direct and stage productions.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of theatre. These include the history of drama, the art of acting, playwriting, and the production process. Baker also includes numerous examples from classic and contemporary plays to illustrate his points.Overall, The Technique And Essentials Of Drama is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in theatre, whether as a student, actor, director, or playwright. It offers a comprehensive and insightful guide to the art and craft of drama, and is widely regarded as a classic text in the field.THIS 52 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Dramatic Technique, by George Pierce Baker. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766195775.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116289380X
• ISBN13: 9781162893808
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"