Play writing and Dramaturgy:- The theatrical performance is the sum of a set of choices made by:o The producer or artistic directoro The playwrighto The directoro Designers o Actors - It is a two step process: identifying and evaluating – as audience members- Play vs. Productiono You see or read a playo A production is an entire show; everyone is involved, it is what you see- Play vs. Playwrighto The play is the texto Playwright is the person, author, creator of the play Has choices to make based on subject: history, biography, autobiography, current events/contemporary, abstract inspiration, existing source material He/she creates the blueprint for a production based on decisions made for the setting, characters, dialogue, actions, themes, and
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