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purplemonk Regular user 116 Posts |
I was wondering if anyone had any good resources on how to script a show. Would I look into how to write scripts? I am just wondering how to come up with patter/stories for tricks and how to properly write down the info so I can use it as a sort of script.
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Marshall Thornside Inner circle chicago 2016 Posts |
Outline your show.
then write notes to introduce the trick or between tricks. so you can figure out a flow. its like writing your press biography.
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Spellbinder Inner circle The Holy City of East Orange, NJ 6438 Posts |
You're not submitting your script as a screenplay to a publisher, so write it down the best way you can. You don't need to follow any guidelines.
Having said that, what I USED to do was write my scripts down on index cards using two colors of ballpoint ink pens- one color for the staging directions and props, one color for the movements and actions. I wrote the actual lines in pencil because I always ended up revising them the most. Now that I have a computer, I'd do the same, using different colors of type for the different parts. The computer allows me to revise infinitely, but one thing I've learned- everytime you revise, save a new copy with the date in the title. That way, you can always backtrack to earlier ideas that you later revised.
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Christopher Starr Inner circle Heart of America 1850 Posts |
Nice to see someone actually inquire about this subject. Most magicians just steal, er, borrow some other well known act's routine because it rocks whenever that guy does it!
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Marshall Thornside Inner circle chicago 2016 Posts |
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On 2007-03-28 16:20, Spellbinder wrote: A stage plot/technical rider is good for when you are planning shows and you can send out the information to a tech for what you need and placement. So when you get there your rehearsal won't be about instructions. They would have already have them. Plus you can concentrate on getting yourself ready for the show.
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purplemonk Regular user 116 Posts |
Wow... I almost think I need to go to university to study theatre... so much to learn... I have no idea what a A stage plot/technical rider is.
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ClintonMagus Inner circle Southwestern Southeast 3997 Posts |
Because I seldom perform, I write down almost everything I will be doing or saying, and I rehearse it over and over so that it will be almost second nature when the performance day arrives. If possible, I try to find out who will be in attendance, and who might have a "story" to tell or who might fit in best for a particular routine.
For example, the last time I performed Sword through Neck, I found out about a "class clown" who, it turned out, was a perfect assistant for the routine. I had someone else verify with him that it was okay to use him. I then asked for semi-personal information from others that would be non-incriminating, but that made for humorous exchanges during the course of the routine. Things such as boyfriend/girlfriend (he was "unattached", but had a "girl friend" that he spent a lot of time with) make for good material. I found out he was a History honor student, so I asked whether he "was familiar with the history of Medieval torture devices in Europe" as I showed the apparatus. He was a tuba player in the band, and tubas always make for funny lines. Once I found out some personal details, I scripted everything so that it flowed logically. After I had the meat of the routine, I jotted down notes of what I might say should certain unexpected situations occur. Once those things were set, I just talked through the routine several times out loud, and wrote down everything that sounded good. This way, I kept the routine sounding like "me", but I didn't have to rely on my less-than-stellar improv abilities. This probably goes against everything that more trained performers might do, but it works well for me. I hope this helps.
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aquamage New user 92 Posts |
Actually Purplemonk, Studying theater is one of the best, and often with magicians, overlooked things you can do. Even if you are not going to a University for a degree, at least take some acting and stagecraft classes. Same for writing. If you look around you should be able to find writing classes you can take. This kind of education and training is invaluable to someone who is serious about being a proffessional performer. (lol getting a degree in business marketing is also a plus...thank goodness the wife came with one of those)
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purplemonk Regular user 116 Posts |
Any good resources to start studying theatre?
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