Download or read book The Crafty Art of Playmaking written by Alan Ayckbourn and published by Ingram. This book was released on 2002 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Crafty Art of Playmaking', Alan Ayckbourn shares all his tricks of the trade. From helpful hints on writing (Where has your play come from? Where it is going? How does it get there? What is comedy and how do you write it? What is tragedy and how does it work?) to tips on directing (working with actors and technicians, when to listen to the experts, how to cope with rehearsals), the book provides a complete primer for the tyro and a refresher for the more experienced dramatist.