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Play directing : the basics / by Damon Kiely.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: The Basics SeriesPublisher: New York, NY : Routledge, 2023Description: pages cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780367861032
  • 9780367861049
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Online version:: Play directingDDC classification:
  • 792.02/33 23/eng/20220914
LOC classification:
  • PN2053 .K47 2023
Contents:
The role of the director -- Reading -- Designing -- Casting -- Rehearsing -- Opening -- Devising.
Summary: "Play Directing: The Basics introduces theatre students to a step-by-step process for directing plays, including advice on devising. Beginning with a historical overview of directing, this book covers every aspect of the director's job from first read to closing night. Practical advice on finding plays to produce, analysing scripts, collaborating with the design team, rehearsing with actors, devising company creations, and opening a show are peppered with advice from working professionals and academic directors. A practical workbook, short exercises, helpful websites, and suggested reading encourage readers towards a deeper study of the art of directing. This book empowers high school and early college students interested in theatre and directing to find their own voice, develop a practice, and refine their process"-- Provided by publisher.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

The role of the director -- Reading -- Designing -- Casting -- Rehearsing -- Opening -- Devising.

"Play Directing: The Basics introduces theatre students to a step-by-step process for directing plays, including advice on devising. Beginning with a historical overview of directing, this book covers every aspect of the director's job from first read to closing night. Practical advice on finding plays to produce, analysing scripts, collaborating with the design team, rehearsing with actors, devising company creations, and opening a show are peppered with advice from working professionals and academic directors. A practical workbook, short exercises, helpful websites, and suggested reading encourage readers towards a deeper study of the art of directing. This book empowers high school and early college students interested in theatre and directing to find their own voice, develop a practice, and refine their process"-- Provided by publisher.

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