PLAYTEXTS | Explained

In this video I go over all the basic elements of a playtext. What's in a playtext, how to read them and where you get them from. The perfect introduction for anyone new to plays or playreading.

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◉ ABOUT ME
I’m Alex Packer and I’m a theatre director and workshop leader. I’ve worked in theatre for the last 15 years in the West End, around the UK and internationally as well as in several UK drama schools and universities. I’ve created Apex Drama Tools as a digital resource for teachers and students of drama. These videos can be student-facing resources or the exercises and tools can be adapted and used by teachers. If you want to work with me get in touch [email protected]

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▷ MUSIC
Don't Hold Me by Kicktracks
Lie - Instrumental Version by dazeychain, The Wildcardz
Teenage Dream by Curtis Cole
from Artlist.io

CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
0:13 - What is a Playtext?
0:40 - Inside a Playtext
1:41 - Play Structure
2:39 - Different Formats & Styles
6:10 - Where To Buy Plays
7:10 - Outro