A sophisticated, contemporary comedy about a single woman in her fifties who plans a romantic retreat to France, but is thwarted when her three grown daughters boomerang home unexpectedly, with their partners and agendas in tow. "Neipris gives us real characters in this gently funny play, consistently amusing without being stuffed with one-liners." -Tucson Weekly "In the play's often hilarious dialogue, tinged with the harsh bite of reality, one daughter reminds us, 'Home is that place where, when you go there, they have to take you in.' In today's society of overachievers, everybody is...

A Masterclass in Dramatic Writing addresses all three genres of dramatic writing - for theatre, film and TV - in a comprehensive, one-semester, 14-week masterclass for the dramatic writer.

Including new material alongside revised, extended selections from Janet Neipris' original and much loved book To Be A Playwright, this volume takes the writer week-by-week up to a first draft and rewrite of a dramatic work.

Brand new chapters include:

• Beginnings
• Focus and Theme
• Comedy
• Writing for Television
• To Be A Dramatic Writer

Adding...

A Masterclass in Dramatic Writing addresses all three genres of dramatic writing - for theatre, film and TV - in a comprehensive, one-semester, 14-week masterclass for the dramatic writer.

Including new material alongside revised, extended selections from Janet Neipris' original and much loved book To Be A Playwright, this volume takes the writer week-by-week up to a first draft and rewrite of a dramatic work.

Brand new chapters include:

• Beginnings
• Focus and Theme
• Comedy
• Writing for Television
• To Be A Dramatic Writer

Adding...