The Director's Craft: A Handbook for the Theatre
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| Rating | : | 4.69 (941 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0415404398 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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Essential reference Essential for the beginner. A clear and precise methodology that will organize your efforts and allow you to get the best from your actors. I am directing my third play and I wish I had read this book earlier. Following Ms. Mitchell's guidance has given me tremendous confidence while working with actors. If yo. Five Stars theodora-maria voutsa Inspiring and useful. Oriana Havlicek said Great perspective of teaching directing. This is probably one of the few books that actually breaks down the roles and responsibility of the directing profession. There are some segments I do not agree with, but like many readings, we have to take our own perspective. If you are looking to become a serious director or need to find a structure to teac
'As an introduction to Stanislavski, and a demystification of the director's role, this is a comprehensive read.' - Total Theatre'This is particularly useful for A level students The book has a clear, matter-of-fact style throughout A useful resource to staff and A level students alike.' - Teaching Drama
. Her opera work includes productions for Welsh National Opera, Glyndebourne Festival Opera and English National Opera. She has received two Time Out Awards and one Evening Standard Award for Best Director. Outside the UK she has directed at The Royal Dramatic Theatre in Sweden, the Koln Schauspielhaus in Cologne and the Piccolo Theatre in Milan. Katie Mitchell has directed plays for the Royal Shakespeare Company, The Royal National Theatre, The Royal Cour
The Director’s Craft is a unique and completely indispensable step-by-step guide to directing for the stage. She addresses topics such as:the ideas that underpin a play’s textpreparing improvizationsTwelve Golden Rules for working with actorsmanaging the transition from rehearsal room to theatreanalyzing your work after a run has ended. It provides detailed assistance with each aspect of the varied challenges facing all theatre directors, and does so with startling clarity. It will inspire everyone, from the beginner just starting out to the experienced practitioner looking to reinvigorate their practice. Written by one of the most adventurous and respected directors working today, this book will be an essential item in every student and practitioner’s kitbag. Each chapter concludes with a summary of its critical points, making this an ideal reference work for both directors and actors at any stage of their development. . Katie Mitchell shares and explains the key practical tools she uses to approach her work with both actors, production teams, and the text itself