Playwriting: Structure

NOTE: This is an old version of this video, with pretty bad audio. You can see an improved version of the lecture below:
Introducting Structure: • Introducing Structure
Advanced Structure: • Advanced Structure

[@LarryPowellPresents]

I have taken a lot of “high class” writing courses/seminars.... this is brilliantly simple. This is so awesome. Maybe because of your intended audience? Maybe because of the casual nature of it? Either way... Thank you. It also helped me to understand that the “character revelation” moment that more often than not happens in the Falling Action section of the story - where the protagonist discovers that the journey wasn’t even about the achievement of what they wanted (or not) but rather getting (or not) what they have always deeply NEEDED instead - that this moment could be quick, clear and sharp. Anyway... thanks gonna check out the other links as well but I appreciate this pilot episode, so to speak!

[@simgingergirl]

Quite surprising how similar this is to short story structure.

[@michaelpezzano1887]

This is an intelligent video, albeit confusing for this matter is this a plot of the build up and release of our protagonists good and bad fortune for his attempt to get whatever he set out for in his inciting incident or is this a line detailing the build and release of the dramatic tension of the play? In order for this to make sense you have to label the axis or it is meaningless lines in empty space. Could i not concoct a play where our protagonist gets what he thinks he wants although the dramatic tension of the plat has not been released and he goes on to lose it? Would the climax be where he gets what was sought after or would it be where he then loses it, I am inclined to think the catharsis is not where he gets what he wants or doesnt but the deciding release of the emotional investment of the play. We've purged our audience and now must quickly rap up what we are doing because they are no longer emotionally invested in our story.

[@Anjo.inspires]

I'm curious how this would be quantified in time. For example If a play/movie is 2 hours long, how long would ideally be spent in stasis, inciting incident, rising action, climax and resolution? Stasis: 15 minutes Inciting Incident: 15 minutes Rising Action: 1 hour & 15 minutes Resolution: 15 minutes I'm not sure if those times make sense, but I'm just curious if that would be a general flow.

[@zan1158]

Excellent! Thx for posting.

[@valentinebonnaire9877]

[@salehalshemali1451]

Thanks A lot for these lesson Q : can You Give me an example for ( any story) how to use it by lines (charts) which you did ? Q2 : i did not understand the Major Dramatic Questions

[@willtheone9]

very helpful simply explained

[@Nisymphony]

Symphonic form but with words

[@tconroymusic]

Wonderful explanation. Very clear.

[@ericeasterday5849]

I’m actually studying theater in college and believe it or not, I tend to struggle a little with understanding this concept, quite frankly. I’ve even taken a Screenwriting/Playwriting class in college and I wrote quite a few plays and we workshopped them and trust me, my Screenplays, or plays weren’t all that good. But, I’m starting to understand this concept a little more with me performing in plays and/or shows and trying to understand what my characters’ motives are and/or wants; and I’ve been in a few stage plays where I understood my character quite well and what motivates him to get what he wants. I really want to continue writing stage plays and performing in plays because it is a gift that I have and I really enjoy performing up on stage and being creative and enjoying the other people I perform with!

[@ericeasterday5849]

Yeah, it definitely needs to play a crucial role for “ACTORS” especially in my opinion! Because, the actor needs to understand his character; not just to perform and have a laugh or gasp reaction from the audience, but to understand his/her wants or achievements.

[@vlogsbyalejandro]

@@RTHSIanFinley Thank you for the suggestion and explanation! I really enjoyed the video. Even if others found the quality to be bad, the information itself is golden and straight to the point. 👍🏼 Your work is appreciated.

[@emeryflores7643]

This was a great help! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@alexandrak.2391]

Thanks, this is really helpful! :)

[@711LOVE1]

Nice work. Beautiful. Bravo. Thank you xo

[@drewevans3054]

Dan Harmon's story circle

[@RaeShamone]

Lol We do want to go home when we find out the answer to the MDQ! Lol

[@PkrBarMovie]

Great video!

[@gRosh08]

Nice! Thanks.

[@porcoconle]

very clear excellent

[@lizjones9195]

Sound quality is awful. No matter how useful the info might be, it's of no use to me because I can't hear property anything. Next time check your sound and present straight to camera like normal people. Thnx

[@vlogsbyalejandro]

You're correct in that the sound quality is awful. If the info is of no use to you, then I suggest you make an appointment with an otolaryngologist. Clearly, you can't hear very well. Also, don't pretend as if someone is creating something specifically for you and your wants.

[@craigblair2115]

Get a Mic! Horrid sound... I hope your writing is better than your video production skills. Even your writing is illegible. I really wanted to learn from you, but I lasted only 2:46 and ran screaming to your competitors for help!

[@vlogsbyalejandro]

Horrid sound? Is this coming from someone who has a better mic? Instead of stealing content from someone else, why don't you focus on getting a better mic.

[@kind-heartedgoddess]

Thank you so much