Gary Garrison > Quotes

“Point, shape, kick” begins with the meaning of the play – that honing and refining of what the author wants to say through the expression of the ten-minute play. What is the point of this and how can we maximize it in rehearsal? And because we work hands-on with our playwrights, the playwright’s own thinking is part of the revision/refining process. Shape implies that there is some action that defines the progress of the play. It may be linear, circular, a jazz motif, anything the playwright creates. Defining the shape of the play and supporting it is a strong part of our process. And the kick is something that carries the play: a theatrical value, like, surprise or humor that can carry the audience’s attention and evolves into satisfaction.”
― Gary Garrison, A More Perfect Ten: Writing and Producing the Ten-Minute Play

“Your job as a playwright is to listen, remember, replicate and imitate how people talk.”
― Gary Garrison, A More Perfect Ten: Writing and Producing the Ten-Minute Play