Stage It and Stream It: Plays for Virtual Theater

The coronavirus pandemic has changed the landscape of theatermaking, with artists refining and deploying the lessons learned during a period of seat-of-the-pants experimentation. This anthology brings together new works from emerging and established playwrights to explore the rich opportunities afforded by streaming theater, revealing a range of styles and approaches to storytelling.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 406 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2023
Publisher: Globe Pequot Press

Playwrights possess a remarkable adaptability akin to cockroaches, capable of swiftly adjusting to new circumstances and mediums. This adaptability was particularly evident during the coronavirus pandemic, when theaters shuttered and stages went dark, forcing writers and performers worldwide to embrace the art of theater through remote video. While life is gradually returning to normal, it is evident that the experiences of 2020-21 have profoundly transformed the landscape of theatermaking, as artists continue to refine and deploy the lessons learned during a period of seat-of-the-pants experimentation. This groundbreaking anthology showcases new works from both emerging and established playwrights, exploring the vast opportunities offered by streaming theater. These selections showcase a diverse range of styles and approaches to storytelling, encompassing traditional and experimental plays, from solo pieces to large-cast dramas, set in single or multiple settings, or even in a utopian "nowhere." Throughout, these selections capture the essence of magic that arises from simple moments of human connection, even in times of physical distance.

Weight: 426g
Dimension: 198 x 132 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781493072897