Fundamentals of Play Directing

This landmark work has influenced generations of stage directors and is considered the most influential treatment of the art of directing. Both theoretical and practical, this book offers content and information on the major technical and visual issues of stage directing that beginning directors wil...

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Main Authors: Dean, Alexander 1893-1939 (Author), Carra, Lawrence (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Long Grove, Ill Waveland Press, 2009
Edition:Fifth edition
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Summary:This landmark work has influenced generations of stage directors and is considered the most influential treatment of the art of directing. Both theoretical and practical, this book offers content and information on the major technical and visual issues of stage directing that beginning directors will find invaluable. Following introductory chapters, readers are introduced to the basics--play analysis, basic technique for the actor, and the director's media. These chapters form an essential preparation for an in-depth examination of the five fundamentals of play directing that make up the core of the text: composition, picturization, movement, rhythm, and pantomimic dramatization
Item Description:Includes index
Physical Description:x, 374 pages : illustrations 25 cm
ISBN:9781577666486