The Technique of the One-Act Play; A Study in Dramatic Construction

By B Roland Lewis and B. Roland Lewis

Book Overview

""The Technique of the One-Act Play: A Study in Dramatic Construction"" is a book written by Benjamin Roland Lewis in 1918. It is a comprehensive guide to the art and craft of writing one-act plays, which were popular in the early 20th century. The book covers all aspects of the genre, including plot, character development, dialogue, setting, and stage directions. Lewis provides numerous examples of successful one-act plays and analyzes their structure in detail. He also offers practical advice on how to write and produce a successful one-act play, including tips on casting, rehearsal, and staging. The book is aimed at both aspiring playwrights and theater professionals, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and technique of the one-act play.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: 1165681927
• ISBN13: 9781165681921
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"