{"title":"Paul Sirett","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaul Sirett's works offer insightful exploration into the craft of playwriting and theatrical expression. His writing serves as both inspiration and practical guidance, making complex ideas accessible to educators, students, and creators alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the field of \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e, Sirett's books challenge readers to reconsider traditional approaches to drama and storytelling, providing a fresh perspective on the creative process.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-playwrights-manifesto-by-paul-sirett-9781350204287","title":"The Playwright's Manifesto","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShortlisted for the STR Theatre Book Prize 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA manifesto for the future of playwriting, \u003cem\u003eThe Playwright's Manifesto\u003c\/em\u003e challenges you to be a part of that future with the belief that it is fundamentally important to write plays. Plays help us understand ourselves, others, and the world around us. As you read this book, you will be urged to learn your craft, explode what you know, prioritise what is important to you, and write in the uniquely personal way that only you can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost books on playwriting explain how to create a believable character in a story driven by plot. However, this book goes even further by exploring the playwright’s most valuable tool: theatricality. By learning from the past and the present, tomorrow's playwrights can create new, vivid, theatrical drama for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis manifesto also examines the process of writing, the art of collaboration, and the impact of writing on a playwright’s mental health. It identifies the highs and lows, as well as the trials and tribulations, of life as a playwright in today’s world. Theatre is a living artform. It is time for playwrights to acknowledge that fact and to celebrate the unique, primal thrill that a live theatre experience offers us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe future of playwriting is in your hands. Do you accept the challenge?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47600097853676,"sku":"9781350204287","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/274d79d791f3006d9a5ad6fc90d3ff5a.jpg?v=1778037130"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/paul-sirett.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}