Friday, November 5, 2010

Thoughts on Writing a play

Writing a play and having it enacted on stage is a complex form of communication. An author or a painter can get his message across through a comparatively direct or “easy” route. This is because an author or artist can relate directly to the reader or viewer. It is this directness that makes reading and viewing art an extremely personal exercise. The joy is in the slow realization of the message as the story unfolds or the intricate details of the picture become clearer.

A play is more complicated. The playwright needs a good director. A good director needs actors who understand the script and interpret it honestly and as the playwright intended. So, when a play is interesting and entertaining the credit goes to a whole team of people who made it happen for the audience.

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