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The Three Different Types of Theater

 The Three Different Types of Theater For the few in the audience who were wondering, I've just finished the first draft of my fourth play. For the even fewer in the audience who were wondering, it stinks. Naturally, that's how it happens. The first draft of anything is never great. It is never good. It is never even passable. It is always bad (though it does vary in how bad it is). Anyone who ever tries to tell you any different is either playing a joke on you or has been recently hit in the head with a big rock. If the latter is the case, get a doctor immediately. However, when you have written enough drafts to the point that you are satisfied with the play, then ideally you would've come to the point that you want to get it produced or even produce it yourself. But how does one come to that point? Before that question is answered, think about where your play or musical ought to be staged. For the average joe, the first thing they might think of is: Broadway! Contrary to ...