{"id":2722,"date":"2017-03-12T03:46:03","date_gmt":"2017-03-12T03:46:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/?p=2722"},"modified":"2017-09-25T14:18:39","modified_gmt":"2017-09-25T14:18:39","slug":"5-reasons-to-read-more-scripts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/5-reasons-to-read-more-scripts\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons to Read More Scripts!"},"content":{"rendered":"

5 Reasons to Read More Scripts!<\/h3>\n \"\"<\/a><\/span>

Written by\u00a0Ashleigh Gardner<\/p>\n

March 10, 2017<\/p>\n<\/font>

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No matter what anyone says, reading scripts isn’t boring.\u00a0It isn’t boring!\u00a0<\/em>In fact, reading more plays can help you become better prepared for auditions, competitions, and class projects. Plus, you’ll be a better actor for knowing the kind of material that’s available to you! Below are five solid reasons you should read more plays — now!<\/span><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0It\u2019ll help you learn about theatre, new and old.<\/h4>\n
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Of course, theatre classes always start with the classics. They\u2019re tried and true pieces of theatre that lay the foundation for global theatre today. But then there are tons of <\/span>new<\/span><\/i> plays coming out every day from different diverse voices around the world. Read more and you may read the play that may be the next hit on Broadway.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Reading increases your knowledge of the world around you.<\/h4>\n
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Sure, we\u2019re familiar with Arthur Miller and his characters\u2019 struggles for the American Dream and personal identity, but what about the African experience or the feminist perspective? What about the dreams of LGBTQ youth? Look for plays that veer away from the topics you\u2019re usually interested in. You\u2019ll find it deeply rewarding.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. You\u2019ll learn what kinds of roles are available to your type.<\/h4>\n
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When you read plays, you encounter characters from all different walks of life, but you\u2019ll also find characters that you identify with. Ever have trouble playing that 80-year-old man you constantly come across in plays? Fear not! You\u2019ll encounter that young teen or 20-something who fits your type perfectly if you keep exposing your eyes to new scripts.<\/span><\/p>\n

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4.\u00a0If you like to write, you\u2019ll discover new types of characters and dramatic devices.<\/h4>\n
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Are you a playwright, too? It\u2019s an old rule of thumb for writers that if you want to be a better writer, you should read more than you write. When you read more plays, you\u2019ll discover more character types, conflicts, and dramatic questions from which to draw your <\/span>own original <\/span><\/i>ideas. (I stress <\/span>original. <\/span><\/i>As a writer myself, I consider plagiarism a cardinal sin.)<\/span><\/p>\n

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5.\u00a0You\u2019ll find great scenes to perform at competition.<\/h4>\n
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As a bonus, the more plays you read, the more ideas you\u2019ll have for scenes to perform at competition. Duets, small ensemble, or large ensemble scenes have to come from published scripts, so make sure you read, read, read to prepare yourself for the upcoming competition season!<\/span><\/p>\n

Hungry for more scripts? You don\u2019t say! Check out our favorite publishers to pick up a brand new script (or three) today!<\/span><\/p>\n