Directing for the stage

What is the role of a director? Tyrannical dictator or creative persuader? Why does the audience matter when interpreting a play? How do you get the best out of actors? This book answers these questions and offers practical guidance on the crucial moments of creating a stage production, including bu...

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Main Author: Williams, Richard (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Ramsbury, Marlborough, Wiltshire The Crowood Press 2018
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Summary:What is the role of a director? Tyrannical dictator or creative persuader? Why does the audience matter when interpreting a play? How do you get the best out of actors? This book answers these questions and offers practical guidance on the crucial moments of creating a stage production, including budgeting, auditions, rehearsals, opening night, and beyond. From knotty discussions on Shakespeare, to when to call a coffee break, all aspects of the director's art are examined
Physical Description:160 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) 25 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes
ISBN:9781785003790