Teaching Playwriting

Creativity in Practice

Dr Paul Gardiner (University of Sydney, Australia)

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Methuen Drama
30 May 2019

Theatre direction & production; Literary studies: plays & playwrights; Teaching of a specific subject

Playwriting is a skill under-explored in the classroom, despite the strong evidence that it’s an engaging and rewarding activity for young people. Teaching Playwriting addresses this gap and is an essential resource for teachers wanting to gain the skills and confidence necessary to introduce playwriting to their students.

Based on rich research and clearly explained theoretical concepts, the book explores the lessons from creativity theory that will provide the teacher with the skills and knowledge necessary to empower students’ writing and creativity. It also includes extensive practical activities and writing exercises to develop students' playwriting proficiency and creative capacity.

Discussing key concepts in playwriting such as idea, dialogue, character, action and structure, the book enables teachers to respond to the unique learning needs of their students and help them tell their stories and reach their potential as young playwrights.

By: Dr Paul Gardiner (University of Sydney Australia)
Imprint: Methuen Drama
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
Weight: 252g
ISBN: 9781474288019
ISBN 10: 1474288014
Pages: 264
Publication Date: 30 May 2019
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Part 1: Why Playwriting? The benefits of teaching playwriting with students Chapter 1: Why teach playwriting? Chapter 2: The spectrum of ideas: knowledge to aid creativity Part 2: How playwriting works - the teaching approach Chapter 3: A playwright's wheel Chapter 4: Teaching the idea Chapter 5: Writing dialogue Chapter 6: Generating action Chapter 7: Creating character Chapter 8: Story structure Chapter 9: The poetic Chapter 10: Page to stage Chapter 11: Conclusion

Dr Paul Gardiner lectures in creativity, drama education and pedagogy in the Sydney School of Education and Social Work at the University of Sydney. He is an experienced Drama and English teacher, having taught in secondary schools for nearly twenty years before embarking on his doctoral studies. He was Senior Marker for the Scriptwriting component of the NSW HSC Drama exam and continues to offer playwriting workshops for teachers and students.

Reviews for Teaching Playwriting: Creativity in Practice

An excellent textbook, full of wonderful practical exercises that are useful to anyone connected with the theatre ... It is a handy addition to the repertoire of practical guides and theoretical approaches that are the mainstay of the industry and those working in it ... A hugely enjoyable read in lots of different ways: for the beginner, for the student, for the teacher, for the practitioner. A nice addition to the Methuen stable. * British Theatre Guide *