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Structure

Aristotle (The Poetics) divided six main dramatic (v. epic) principles in two cathegories: structure and texture. ( see 200/drama files )

The three under structure are Plot (Story, Action), Character (hero) and Idea (Message).

Part Five: Dramatic Structure and the Playwright

I. Play: Structural Points (Composition)
A. Exposition
B. The inciting incident
C. Rising and falling dramatic action
D. Crisis Climax
E. Resolution
F. Denouement

II. The Playwright (Notice the spelling: “-wright” like a wheelwright or shipwright. The person is a playwright, and a playwright practices playwriting).

H. Tools

1. Dialogue
a. The scripted conversations of the characters.
b. Reveals character and plot.

2. Stage Directions
a. The playwright’s explanations and descriptions of what happens on stage.
b. Reveals action.

3. Structure (Narrative): Story
a. The way in which the playwright arranges the sequence of events.
b. Linear vs. Non-Linear (Star Wars and Fargo vs. Memento and Pulp Fiction)

I. Process

1. Internal
a. The collection, research, and thought process stage.
b. Think of a sponge soaking up everything around it.
c. Germination of idea

i. Rough story line
ii. Decide on message
iii. Creates characters
iv. Envision stage moments
v. Decides on style of dialogue
vi. Brainstorms structure

d. Research

2. Crafting or writing
a. Ways to begin:
i. Character
ii. Plot
iii. Improvisation with actors

3. Development
a. The text is now in a 2nd draft by this point.
b. Staged Readings (Allows the playwright to see audience reaction in an informal environment).
c. First productions

i. The playwright typically works closely with the director.
ii. Re-writes during rehearsal

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III. Production and Show

1. A company selects a playwright’s script.
2. The producer negotiates the performance rights for the play through the playwright or his agent.
3. The theatre company pays the royalty fees.

a. Based on:
i. Playwright’s name
ii. Whether the play is a one act, full length, or a musical.
iii. Professional and Amateur Rights
iv. Physical size of the theatre
v. Ticket prices

Lesson # 60 or 90 min 1. review (previous class) 2. overview 3. new key terms & definitions 4. viewing film segments 5. issues & topics 6. questions, discussion, analysis 7. in class work 8. feedback 9. improv & games 10. reading 11. homework 12. online, journals 13. quiz Links Class Project (after the midterm) Chekhov, Ibsen, Shakespeare

PS

* How the three of the structure categories interdependent?

Homework

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