Gimmicks and hooks are a great way to keep your audience always interested. Learn some tips on using gimmicks from our play writing expert in this free video clip.
Expert: Kirk Bowman
Contact: www.MyStagePlay.com
Bio: Kirk Bowman is a Los Angeles-based playwright. He majored in both Theater and Cinema at USC.
Filmmaker: Kirk Bowman
Just to comment: Be aware if the theater is requesting plays with "minimal requirements." In this case, the inclusion of music or video might actually HURT your chances, as it will cost the producing theater more money than they might be prepared to spend. Keep an eye out for that.
But this is some fun advice!
ccsdavis1 6 months ago
Thanks for sharing!
Doug
San Francisco, CA
TeleTubeee 2 years ago
These videos were very helpful! Thank you!
sezar20 2 years ago
I like it that the playwright is thinking about gimmicks, tricks, marketing, having fun, bringing in the audience and connecting with reading committees. More playwrights need to think this way.
We NEED media hooks, special effects and joy. Heck, if you can't think of anything else, throw in some nudity--he says. I agree.
MyNewPlay 3 years ago