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100 1 _aClark, Barrett H.
_q(Barrett Harper),
_d1890-1953
245 1 0 _aHow to Produce Amateur Plays: A Practical Manual
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-06-11
505 0 _aPreface -- 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.
508 _aProduced by David Starner, Ernest Schaal, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAmateur plays
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39973
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