The Art and Craft of Playwriting

Jeffrey Hatcher knows the nuts and bolts of writing for the theater. Here he shares his views on it all--from building tension and plotting a scene right down to moving a character from one side of the stage to the other. From crafting an intriguing beginning to delivering a satisfying ending.In Hatcher''s one-on-one discussions with acclaimed American playwrights Lee Blessing Marsha Norman and Jose Rivera you''ll find a wealth of practical advice tricks of the trade and insight that will help you in your own creative efforts.