Playwright Steven Dietz once said playwrights have “the
adaptability of cockroaches”—that they’re able to nimbly
adjust to new circumstances and mediums. This was never in greater
evidence than during the coronavirus pandemic, when—with theaters
shuttered and stages darkened—writers and performers across the
world scrambled to master the art of theater via remote video. Even
as life haltingly returns to normal, it is clear that the
experiences of 2020-21 have dramatically altered the landscape of
theatermaking, as artists continue to refine and deploy the lessons
learned during a period of seat-of-the-pants experimentation. This
groundbreaking anthology brings together new works from both
emerging and established playwrights to explore the rich
opportunities afforded by streaming theater. They reveal a range of
styles and approaches to storytelling: encompassing both
traditional and experimental plays, from solo pieces to large-cast
dramas, and taking place within single settings, multiple settings,
or even in a utopian “nowhere.” Throughout, these selections
all help to bring playwrighting fully into our new era, embodying
the sense of magic that comes from simple moments of human
connection, even when we cannot be together.
General
Imprint: |
Applause
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
May 2023 |
Editors: |
John Patrick Bray
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Dimensions: |
203 x 127mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
406 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4930-7289-7 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-4930-7289-7 |
Barcode: |
9781493072897 |
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