Studies in Stagecraft
Clayton Hamilton
Play
Length 6 h 54 min
Chapters 24
First published 1914
A companion piece to Hamilton's earlier work, The Theory of the Theatre. Where that volume dealt with the criticism of dramatic art in general, this volume focuses more specifically on the contemporary drama of the era in which it was written. - Summary by Andrew Gaunce
Chapters
1
Preface Read by Lauren-Emma Blake 1:49
2
The Pictorial Stage Read by J. M. Smallheer 18:36
3
The Decorative Drama Read by Noah Logan 11:54
4
The Drama of Illusion Read by ToddHW 11:24
5
The Modern Art of Stage-Direction Read by Roypercy 30:24
6
A Plea for a New Type of Play Read by Wolfgang Bas 29:34
7
The Period of Pragmatism Read by Sarah Angelici 13:41
8
The Undramatic Drama Read by Sarah Angelici 17:25
9
The Value of Stage Conventions Read by Sarah Angelici 10:55
10
The Supernatural Drama Read by Andrew Gaunce 15:14
11
The Irish National Theatre Read by Sarah Angelici 34:01
12
The Personality of the Playwright Read by A D Latheron 10:54
13
Themes and Stories on the Stage Read by ToddHW 12:05
14
Plausibility in Plays Read by Wolfgang Bas 7:57
15
Infirmity of Purpose Read by Noah Logan 11:45
16
Where to Begin a Play Read by ToddHW 9:51
17
Continuity of Structure Read by ToddHW 6:08
18
Rhythm and Tempo Read by thestorygirl 9:51
19
The Plays of Yesteryear Read by jenno 21:15
20
A New Defense of Melodrama Read by Roypercy 24:33
21
The Art of the Moving Picture Play Read by A D Latheron 21:05
22
The One-Act Play in America Read by Noah Logan 24:32
23
Organizing an Audience Read by jenno 24:49
24
The Function of Dramatic Criticism Read by realisticspeakers 22:57
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