02456cam a22003253u 4500 39973 UtSlPG 20260610133920.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 23001124 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PN Clark, Barrett H. (Barrett Harper), 1890-1953 How to Produce Amateur Plays: A Practical Manual Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-06-11 Preface -- Choosing the play -- Organization -- Choosing the cast -- Rehearsing -- The stage -- Lighting -- Scenery and costumes -- Selective lists of amateur plays -- Appendices: Copyright and royalty. A note on make-up. Produced by David Starner, Ernest Schaal, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "How to Produce Amateur Plays: A Practical Manual" by Barrett H. Clark is a practical guide to amateur theatrical production, likely written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a valuable resource for beginners involved in play production, offering step-by-step advice from selecting a play to staging and rehearsals. It emphasizes the importance of organizing and managing the various aspects of amateur theater, making it suitable for aspiring directors, actors, and stage managers seeking to enhance their skills. The opening of the book outlines the challenges and considerations involved in choosing a play for amateur productions, stressing the significance of selecting appropriate material based on the size and abilities of the cast. Clark critiques existing materials on play selection, asserting that many are incomplete or impractical. He lists crucial factors to consider when choosing a play, including the cast's capability and the thematic nature of the content. This foundational chapter sets the tone for the rest of the manual, promising a thorough exploration of the technical and practical aspects of putting on a successful production. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Amateur plays https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39973 80812 80812