I do try to finish anything I write, especially first drafts so I have no feelings of defeat. Anything I write is gone over many times but I don't throw out the first draft. I did extensive character studies on my last play so I was more than ready to make these characters live. I used techniques found in Jenkins 90 Day Playwrighting book and it was such fun. I also had a strong theme that I felt compelled to share and I owe it to the audience to give them a complete picture. I use a classical 3 act structure so I don't have to work that out. For shorter plays, especially 10 minute which have been written from prompts, I go over them with a fine tooth combo. However I'm not going to do rewrites ad nauseum because I insist on enjoying a difficult task.
I don't submit a play that hasn't been read. Let it all hang out first draft then use a gentle and appreciative eye for the rewrites.
I do try to finish anything I write, especially first drafts so I have no feelings of defeat. Anything I write is gone over many times but I don't throw out the first draft. I did extensive character studies on my last play so I was more than ready to make these characters live. I used techniques found in Jenkins 90 Day Playwrighting book and it was such fun. I also had a strong theme that I felt compelled to share and I owe it to the audience to give them a complete picture. I use a classical 3 act structure so I don't have to work that out. For shorter plays, especially 10 minute which have been written from prompts, I go over them with a fine tooth combo. However I'm not going to do rewrites ad nauseum because I insist on enjoying a difficult task.
I don't submit a play that hasn't been read. Let it all hang out first draft then use a gentle and appreciative eye for the rewrites.