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Solo

The Everything Guide to Writing, Performing, and Producing Your One-Person Show

Malinowski, Arlene; Ganey, Julie

Northwestern University Press

01/2026

304

Mole

Inglês

9780810149717

15 a 20 dias

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Take the Plunge!
You Can Do It
What the Heck Do I Write About?
Getting Words on the Page
Be Accountable for Your Actions
There's More Than One Way to Get Where You're Going
Fourteen Types of Solo Shows

The Nuts, Bolts & Buckles of Your Play
Seven Keys That Make a Solo Show Work
Your Brain's Got a Soft Spot
Story vs. Anecdote
The Beginning
The Middle
The End
Something at Stake
Essential Questions
Your Work is Going to Suck

People Your Play
Building Characters
Types of Narrators
Dialogue: Finding the Voice of Your Characters
Make a Scene!
Telling the Stories of Others

Making a Good Show Better
The Power of POV
Make it Multisensory
In General, Be Specific
Untangling Tenses
Universal Truth
Four Ways to Never Just Tell
Write from the Scar
Humor & Levity
Truth vs. Accuracy

Putting it Together Bit by Bit
Who Needs Narrative Structure?
An Organizing Principle
Stitching, Knitting & Using Narrative
Theatrical Elements
Create Some White Space

Construction & Deconstruction
Writing & Rewriting (Ugh)
Getting Feedback (Eeeeek)
Editing Techniques (Yikes)
How Do You Know When Your Solo Show is Done?

Rehearsing and Performing
The Great Script Debate
Acting for Solo
Bringing Characters to Life
Do I Really Need a Director?
How Will You Rehearse?
When Should the Writer Leave the Room?
Performing Your Show (Hallelujah! Finally Doing It!)
Reviews

Selling Yourself
Finding a Venue
In Solo, You Are Your Own Brand
Creating PR Materials
Press Releases & Media Kits
Getting Butts into Seats
Fundraising for Your Show
Festivals, Fringe & Touring
Protecting Your Work
The Ghost Light

Acknowledgements
Credits
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