Today at Brewbakers, David Jaffe described some ideas to get you going on writing plays. He suggested some possible subjects, such as "a scene you just witnessed, a memory of your mom, or a play about a single moment." He also described impossible theater, something that could also be an inspiration. Phrases like "she cried strawberries, walked over fields of crumpled paper, and shot peanuts from her mouth in anger" are not off-limits - the actors and directors of 365 will interpret anything you write into a living, breathing work of theater.
Something else I, Gabe, think is important to remember, is that a play doesn't have to have dialogue, and it doesn't even have to have characters. It can have any setting (even, if you want to be metatheatrical, a stage). You can also set up a framework and leave lots of room for improvisation. Of course, plays with more conventional set-ups are great as well. It's really all up to you.
So, those are just some ideas as we continue the week. I look forward to reading your submissions!
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