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Ball, David (David A.), 1942-
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Hamlet.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Technique.
Drama -- Technique.
Theater -- Production and direction.
Reading comprehension.
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Ball, David (David A.), 1942-
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Hamlet.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Technique.
Drama -- Technique.
Theater -- Production and direction.
Reading comprehension.
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Backwards & forwards : a technical manual for reading plays / David Ball ; forewards by Michael Langham and Joseph Haj.
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Ball, David (David A.), 1942-
Southern Illinois University Press, 1983.
Call #:
808
.2
B187b
Subjects
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Hamlet.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Technique.
Drama -- Technique.
Theater -- Production and direction.
Reading comprehension.
ISBN:
9780809311101 (pbk.)
Alternate title:
Backwards and forwards : a technical manual for reading plays
Edition:
35th anniversary ed.
Description:
viii, 96 p. ; 22 cm.
Contents:
What happens that makes something else happen? -- And what happens next? -- But do it backwards -- Stasis and intrusion -- Obstacle, conflict -- Ignorance is bliss -- Things theatrical -- Exposition -- Forwards : hungry for next -- Missing persons (character) -- Image -- Theme -- Background information -- Trusting the playwright -- Families -- Generalities : mood, atmosphere -- The unique factor -- Changing eras -- Climax -- Beginnings/endings -- Rereading -- What next?
Summary:
Using Hamlet as illustration, the author provides the tools for students and practitioners to use as they investigate plot, character, theme, exposition, imagery, motivation/obstacle/conflict, theatricality, and the other crucial parts of the superstructure of a play.
Other authors:
Langham, Michael, 1919-2011.
Haj, Joseph.
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