Question

“Playwriting and creating drama for each playwright is distinctively different, Plays can develop out of any combination of starting points and patterns.” How does a playwright justify this statement?

Answer 1

The following list in a progressive order, but the order can change depending on each playwright’* characteristic style and preferences for writing.

1. Coming up with thought/theme/ideas to be expressed through the work.

2. Determining the genre and style of the work

3. Outlining basic action of the work and creating a plot.

4. Establishing the structure of the play and overall framework

5. The development of characters presented in the work.

6. The creation of dialogue and the language of the characters.

7. Creating music: - This can involve the rhythm of the language or actual music composition and the lyrics of the songs.

1. Establishing spectacle: - The visual and environmental elements of the work.

2. Research of subject matter and relevant issues presented in the play.