The Art and Practice of Directing for Theatre

The Art and Practice of Directing for Theatre
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Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Total Pages : 248
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ISBN-10 : 9781317364559
ISBN-13 : 1317364554
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Book Synopsis The Art and Practice of Directing for Theatre by : Paul B. Crook

Download or read book The Art and Practice of Directing for Theatre written by Paul B. Crook and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2016-09-13 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The formation and communication of vision is one of the primary responsibilities of a director, before ever getting to the nuts and bolts of the process. The Art and Practice of Directing for Theatre helps the young director learn how to discover, harness, and meld the two. Providing both a practical and theoretical foundation for directors, this book explores how to craft an artistic vision for a production, and sparks inspiration in directors to put their learning into practice. This book includes: Guidance through day-to-day aspects of directing, including a director’s skillset and tools, script analysis, and rehearsal structure. Advice on collaborating with production teams and actors, building communication skills and tools, and integrating digital media into these practices. Discussion questions and practical worksheets covering script analysis, blocking, and planning rehearsals, with downloadable versions on a companion website.


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