The Radio Drama Handbook: Audio Drama in Context and Practice Audio Drama in Practice and Context | 1 Edition

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The Radio Drama Handbook combines both theory and practice to lead; stepwise; to a full understanding of radio drama form. Broken down into two large sections; the first gives the reader an overview of English language radio drama in the US and UK and explains a variety of approaches to how radio can be understood to function as a dramatic and performative medium. The second section puts the academic groundwork into practice by leading the reader through the process of developing and creating a radio script and gives an understanding of the unique techniques demanded in radio performance skills. With a wide selection of case studies and practical exercises to make the book engaging and; above all; useful; the authors analyze War of the Worlds; We're Alive: A Story of Survival; and The Terrifying Tale of Sweeney Todd! Each section will be accompanied by practical exercises and suggested activities. Practice oriented and teacher/student friendly; this handbook is sure to become the new standard for all radio drama courses.