Despite the fact that there is a thriving presence of theatre for young people in today’s society, there is, however, no contemporary guide dedicated to the writing of plays for young people in both professional and educational contexts. We only have to look at the colourful and compelling plays of Matilda, Annie and Cinderella to realise that there is a surge in plays for the youth of today. Playwriting and Young Audiences helps to fill this gap by offering a comprehensive guide to developing subjects for young people through the use of both practical and critical advice from playwrights on all aspects of new play development.
Foreword
Acknowledgments
Preface
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Genre, Style, and Form
Chapter 3: Ethical Considerations
Chapter 4: Practical Considerations
Chapter 5: Adaptations
Chapter 6: New Play Development
Chapter 7: Production and Publication
Chapter 8: Marketing and Promotion
Chapter 9: Income Potential
Chapter 10: The Present and the Future
Appendix A: General Playwriting Resources
Appendix B: Organizations Serving the Field
Appendix C: Recurring TYA New Play Development Opportunities
Appendix D: Grants, Fellowships, and Awards
Appendix E: Select TYA Publishers and Producers
Bibliography
Notes on Contributors
Index