The Playwright - Every time I look at the spelling of this work, I feel it should be spelled 'Playwrite'. You know, 'play' for the primary function of this genre of writing, and 'write' for what else, writing. Perhaps it comes from an ancient form of the word 'write'. Maybe it is actually spelled correctly and my assumption is wrong.
Anyway, a playwright is a person that writes dramatic pieces of literature that are written primarily for performances such as plays and television. A production that is both visual and oral. Because they are a drama, they have main characters, protagonists, antagonists, and a plot. They can be written in prose or poetry, but most modern plays are written in prose.
If a play is written for personal satisfaction, and not for any type of production, in my opinion they are like a flower that will never bloom. Transposing a play from the pages to the stage, not only allows for an enhanced visual effect of the work, it also gives either the playwright or the production manager room to be even more creative.
In my personal opinion, I have always found plays a more social venue than just going to a movie theater and watching a production on the big screen. Not only do you get to see real actors, and at times be able to interact with them, most plays have an intermission that allows the attendees to get refreshments and also discuss their feelings on the play thus far.
Definitely a more personal way to view an author's work.
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