Playwrights Series: The Art of Writing Scenes

Playwrights Series: The Art of Writing Scenes

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English

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The video tutorial discusses the importance of scenes in storytelling, emphasizing how they should move the story forward by providing new plot or character information. It highlights the role of behavior and desire in scenes, suggesting that scenes are driven by characters' attempts to achieve their desires. The tutorial offers techniques for developing scenes, such as using cue cards, and advises on identifying and fixing scene issues during rehearsals. It also underscores the significance of subtext, where underlying themes are present but not directly discussed, enhancing the depth of the narrative.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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