The Dramatist's Toolkit: The Craft of the Working Playwright

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Summary: The Dramatist's Toolkit :The Craft of the Working Playwright
Review: This book is wonderful. It distills so much that I wanted to know about theatre plays. But, the title should have been longer. It should have added "... and Working Actor". In addition to laying the clear foundation for writing / creating / improvising plays, Sweet also sets the stage for the actor. Basic principles are outlined with copious examples. And, it is easy to read. That's good because I started my second reading and am noticing that "basics" are set in a complex, inter-related text that reveals even more on this second reading. There's no other book like it. I highly recommend this book to anyone working in the theatre! (And, I am usually a harsh critic of books like this.)