Educational World Tours

Educational World Tours

Educational World Tours

Writing for theatre in education can be a hugely rewarding experience. The author's work can educate, entertain and make a difference. But to a writer new to the discipline it can be a daunting prospect. Here are some things a writer should consider.

What’s Your Age Range?

It’s very important that the writer knows what age they are writing for. Children who are only a year or two apart can differ drastically in their psychological make up. Giving a play a broader age appeal may make it easier to sell but it may also make it incomprehensible to different age groups.

Practical limitations

It’s unlikely that a touring T.I.E company will have the resources for huge sets and Ben Hur size casts. The writer should make your play simple to stage and limit it to three to four actors. That doesn’t mean they have to limit the number of characters but they should keep in mind when they’re writing which actors will be doubling up which parts.