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Paddy
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I write a lot of poetry. I think once I counted seven plays that actually started off as a poem. I bet you all write a lot of poetry.
Take one of your own poems, and see if you can work it into a play. Doesn't matter what length.
Have fun.
I've been really busy helping a friend with a shipment of stuff that's daunting....but I will read...just been a crazy week.
Paddy
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Anubian Nights Theatre Co
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My new performance is based on a 93 verse poem I wrote about notions of missing... do come and see it if you are in London (UK)!
http://www.tenebrislight.com
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scenedreamer
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The dialogue in truly great plays is often poetic, isn't it. The characters would mean it as well as speak it, if it was a part of the storyline.
Shakespeare would be a great example of poetic playwriting.
SD
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Paddy
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I've often heard it say, that playwrights and poets are very close in terms of writing style.
I don't think I can ever quite explain why when I read a line I've written aloud, there are two too many beats, but there is a beautiful and necessary rhythm to playwriting.
Paddy
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zabriel
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Cool idea. I just posted a poem in "Critique my poem" which I've often thought was quite short-storyish. Now Im thinking maybe its a play........
Its a fine line that divides a play with poetic language from something too flowery and contrived. To be able to write a verse play or a poetic play and for the audience to almost not notice is a great skill if you can pull it off.
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schmacko
Member
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Where should we post? Ironically I just did this!
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Paddy
Moderator
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Cool.
Post it in the Feedback section. I'm going to read it this weekend if it kills me.
Paddy
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schmacko
Member
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Thanks!
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theatralite
Guest
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How do I post?
In what format?
Can I post play as an attachment in say WORD?
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