Hand, Richard J.

The radio drama handbook audio drama in context and practice / [electronic resource] : Richard J. Hand and Mary Traynor. - New York, N.Y. : Continuum, c2011. - viii, 227 p.

Includes bibliographical references, filmography and index.

A contextual guide to radio drama. History of radio drama -- Case study: Mercury Theatre on the air's "War of the worlds" -- Theories of radio drama -- Case study 2: The revenge and A pot calling the kettle black -- Radio drama in the contemporary world -- Case study: We're alive: a story of survival (2009 onwards) -- A practical guide to radio drama. Writing -- Production -- Performing -- Case study: The terrifying tale of Sweeney Todd! -- Appendix: writing effective radio ad copy: six steps to successful radio commercials / by Rik Ferrell.


Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.






Radio plays--History and criticism.
Radio--Production and direction.
Radio plays--Authorship.


Electronic books.

PN1991.65 / .H345 2011

791.44/7