Elements of Dramatic Structure

Aristotle’s structural elements for a tragedy

Comedy

Tragedy

Tragicomedy

Farce

Melodrama

Who is the Playwrite?

The job of a playwright, or a writer or dramatist, is to write scripts for plays. They make stories that fit the stage, which directors and creative teams use to make the play come alive. Nowadays, playwrights usually work on their own. They write the play and then let others handle the production.

Tasks of the Playwright:

1) select subject matter2) determine focus and emphasis3) establish purpose4) establish point of view5) develop dramatic structure6) create dramatic characters