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How many rehearsals do I go to?
What do I say in rehearsals?

Which play do I send to which theatre?
What stage directions do I put in/leave out?
How do I know that the the idea for a play I have hasn't already been written?
Do I give character references of all my characters at the beginning of the script? If so how much do I give?
How do I describe my set requirements?
How Can I choose my own music for the play?
Are correct punctuation and grammar and correct spelling really essential?

The Diary of a Lazy Playwright

13th January, 2002
20th January, 2002
27th January, 2002
3rd February, 2002
24th February, 2002
3rd March, 2002

Other Resources for Playwrights

Writing a Musical
Writing Comedy
Getting Your Play Performed
Agents for Playwrights
Markets for Playwrights
PerformingWrites.com

News of Interest to Playwrights

GTC Young Playwrights' Competition 2002
Strawberry Theatre looks for new writing

 

©Peter Lathan 2005