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PLAYdate: A Parent's & Teacher's Guide to Putting on a Play by Cindy Marcus 9781566081603
RRP: $40.93$26.25Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781566081603Author Cindy MarcusFormat PaperbackPage Count 124Imprint Meriwether Publishing,U.S.Publisher Christian Publishers LLCWeight(grams) 400g -
The Theatre of Katie Mitchell by Benjamin Fowler 9781138600034
RRP: $253.50$218.61This first volume in the 4x45 series investigates the work of theatre director Katie Mitchell. Pausing to reconsider a career in progress, it engages with some of Mitchell's most recent work in the UK and Europe across theatre, opera, and Live Cinema. It... -
Dramaturgy of Migration: Staging Multilingual Encounters in Contemporary Theatre Yana Meerzon 9781138576285
RRP: $97.48$84.83Dramaturgy of Migration: Staging Multilingual Encounters in Contemporary Theatre examines the function of dramaturgy and the role of the dramaturg in making a theatre performance situated at the crossroads of multiple theatre forms and performative... -
The Ritual Theatre of Theodoros Terzopoulos by Freddy Decreus 9781138368569
RRP: $263.25$229.48The Ritual Theatre of Theodoros Terzopoulos outlines the story of the Athenian-based Attis Theatre and the way its founder and director, Theodoros Terzopoulos, introduced bio-energetic presences of the body on the stage, in an attempt to redefine and... -
Diversity, Inclusion, and Representation in Contemporary Dramaturgy: Case Studies from the Field Philippa Kelly 9781138334458
RRP: $97.48$84.83Diversity, Inclusion, and Representation in Contemporary Dramaturgy offers fresh perspectives on how dramaturgs can support a production beyond rigid disciplinary expectations about what information and ideas are useful and how they should be shared.The... -
Alif 39: Transnational Drama: Theater and Performance by Ferial Ghazoul 9789774169397
RRP: $146.25$118.83Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789774169397Author Ferial GhazoulFormat PaperbackPage Count 464Imprint The American University in Cairo PressPublisher The American University in Cairo... -
Stage Management: Communication Design as Scenography Michael Smalley (Guildford School of Acting, UK) 9781350360549
RRP: $54.58$47.33Drawing on interview material from more than 20 leading stage managers from the UK, USA and Australia, this book situates the contemporary practice of stage management within its historical and social contexts. Questioning the notions of the invisible... -
Stage Management Theory as a Guide to Practice: Cultivating a Creative Approach Lisa Porter 9781032323602
RRP: $62.38$55.24Stage Management Theory as a Guide to Practice, Second Edition offers theory and methodology for developing a unique and inclusive stage management style, preparing stage managers to develop an adaptive approach for the vast and varied scope of the... -
Anne Frank on the Postwar Dutch Stage: Performance, Memory, Affect by Remco Ensel 9781032034300
RRP: $37.03$32.90This book is a case study into the affective history of Holocaust drama offering a new perspective on the impact of The Diary of Anne Frank, the pivotal 1950s play that was a turning point in Holocaust consciousness. Despite its overwhelming success,... -
Directing for Community Theatre by Daniel L. Patterson 9781032418841
RRP: $243.75$210.33-Provides an overview of the role and processes of a director, written in an accessible and engaging format for the community theatre enthusiast. -Provides “how-to” tips and detailed information as to how one must prepare before rehearsals even begin for... -
Notes from the Rehearsal Room: A Director’s Process by Nancy Meckler 9781350282216
RRP: $117.00$109.12Renowned theatre and film director Nancy Meckler delves into her hugely varied experiences in the rehearsal room and shares examples of tried-and-tested “tools” to bring a play to life. Meckler encourages you to interrogate, play, experiment and to use... -
The Literary Manager's Toolkit: A Practical Guide for the Theatre by Sue Healy 9781032005140
RRP: $243.75$210.33A complete guide for professional and aspiring literary managers.Written for the professional market of literary managers and dramaturgs, as well as university students of directing and dramaturgy.Stands out from other books in this area with its clear,... -
Experiential Theatres: Praxis-Based Approaches to Training 21st Century Theatre Artists William W. Lewis (Purdue University, USA) 9781032036045
RRP: $243.75$210.33-Offers techniques and exercises that educators can immediately deploy in the classroom to teach and explain experiential theatre making.-Includes case studies by a range of experts from theatre and related fields.-The first book connecting theory with... -
Towards Good Lighting for the Stage: Aesthetic Theory for Theatrical Lighting Design by Marcus Doshi 9781032073323
RRP: $243.75$210.33Towards Good Lighting for the Stage: Aesthetic Theory for Theatrical Lighting Design explores the theoretical underpinnings of effective lighting design from conceptualization to live performance. Through an investigation of the author's own aesthetic... -
Experiential Theatres: Praxis-Based Approaches to Training 21st Century Theatre Artists William W. Lewis (Purdue University, USA) 9781032036038
RRP: $58.48$54.19-Offers techniques and exercises that educators can immediately deploy in the classroom to teach and explain experiential theatre making.-Includes case studies by a range of experts from theatre and related fields.-The first book connecting theory with... -
Foundations for Performance Training: Skills for the Actor-Dancer Cara Harker 9780367711801
RRP: $68.23$60.16Foundations for Performance Training: Skills for the Actor-Dancer explores the physical, emotional, theoretical, and practical components of performance training in order to equip readers with the tools needed to successfully advance in their development... -
The Theatre of Luis Valdez by Michael M. Chemers 9781032127194
RRP: $97.48$84.83The Theatre of Luis Valdez focuses on the life and work of American playwright and director Luis Valdez, probably best known for his landmark 1979 play Zoot Suit - first play by a Latinx playwright to appear on Broadway - and founder of El Teatro... -
The Theatre of Luis Valdez by Michael M. Chemers 9781032127101
RRP: $37.03$32.90The Theatre of Luis Valdez focuses on the life and work of American playwright and director Luis Valdez, probably best known for his landmark 1979 play Zoot Suit - first play by a Latinx playwright to appear on Broadway - and founder of El Teatro... -
Anne Frank on the Postwar Dutch Stage: Performance, Memory, Affect by Remco Ensel 9781032034294
RRP: $97.48$84.83This book is a case study into the affective history of Holocaust drama offering a new perspective on the impact of The Diary of Anne Frank, the pivotal 1950s play that was a turning point in Holocaust consciousness. Despite its overwhelming success,... -
Dramaturgy: The Basics by Anne M. Hamilton 9780367253752
RRP: $165.73$144.01Dramaturgy: The Basics introduces the art of dramaturgy, explaining how dramaturgy works, what a dramaturg is, and how to appreciate their unique contribution to theatre-making. A wide-ranging account of the role of this vital element of theatre helps... -
The Stage Director's Prompt Book: A Guide to Creating and Using the Stage Director's Most Powerful Rehearsal and Production Tool Leslie Ferreira 9780367861070
RRP: $243.75$210.33Provides a step-by-step approach, a blueprint, to assembling a director's prompt book in a graphically dynamic and creative waySuitable for students in theatre directing, stage management, and producing courses, along with aspiring professional... -
Play Directing: The Basics by Damon Kiely 9780367861032
RRP: $185.23$160.58Play 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... -
The Dramaturgy of History by Tom Bryant 9781032551715
RRP: $97.48$84.83A guide to the dramaturgical processes that can most effectively bring historical material to the stage.Aimed at postgraduate dramaturgy students, scholars and professional dramaturgs.Unique in offering a sustained focus on adapting historical events... -
The Beginner's Guide to Opera Stage Management: Gathering the Tools You Need to Work in Opera by Danielle Ranno 9780367497934
RRP: $243.75$197.46The Beginner's Guide to Opera Stage Management is the first book to cover theatrical stage management practices specifically for opera productions, providing an invaluable step-by-step guide. Beginning with a brief history of opera and detailing its... -
Supporting Staged Intimacy: A Practical Guide for Theatre Creatives, Managers, and Crew by Alexis Black 9781032072395
RRP: $243.75$211.11Supporting Staged Intimacy: A Practical Guide for Theatre Creatives, Managers, and Crew examines the relationship between staged intimacy, intimacy direction, and those supporting the process during pre-production, rehearsal, and performance. First,... -
The Director Actor Relationship by John D. Mitchell 9781882763030
RRP: $54.58$26.93Vivid tales and anecdotes about the theatre told by John D. Mitchell, founder of the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Theatre Arts.Book InformationISBN 9781882763030Author John D. MitchellFormat PaperbackPage Count 170Imprint Fordham University... -
Director's Eye: A Comprehensive Textbook For Directors & Actors by John Ahart
RRP: $60.43$36.50Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781566080712Author John AhartFormat PaperbackPage Count 376Imprint Christian Publishers LLCPublisher Christian Publishers LLCWeight(grams) 505g -
TNT The New Theatre: lessons, techniques and ideas for making new theatre for a changing world from the most widely travelled theatre that ever packed a bag: 2020 by Paul Stebbings
$54.80From a first-hand account of working with Jerzy Grotowski to an analysis of the art of writing for the stage; from the hazards of touring in the Emirates to the dramas of touring behind the Iron Curtain in the 1980s; from an analysis of the role of the... -
Directing for Community Theatre Daniel L. Patterson 9781032418834
RRP: $58.48$51.95Directing for Community Theatre is a primer for the amateur director working in community theatre. With an emphasis on preparedness, this book gives the amateur director the tools and techniques needed to effectively work on a community theatre... -
The Marowitz Compendium by Charles Marowitz
RRP: $42.90$35.84Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783838214610Author Charles MarowitzFormat PaperbackPage Count 250Imprint Ibidem PressPublisher Ibidem Press -
Jana Sanskriti Ralph Yarrow (University of East Anglia, UK) 9780367256296
RRP: $70.18$61.80Regarded by Augusto Boal as the international icon of his vision, Jana Sanskriti are the leading practitioners of Theatre of the Oppressed and Forum Theatre in India and the East.The group has worked continuously with rural communities in West Bengal... -
Contemporary Rehearsal Practice: Anthony Neilson and the Devised Text Gary Cassidy 9780367615574
RRP: $76.03$66.73This book provides the first comprehensive study of Anthony Neilson's unconventional rehearsal methodology. Neilson's notably collaborative rehearsal process affords an unusual amount of creative input to the actors he works with and has garnered much... -
The Seagull: An Insiders' Account of the Groundbreaking Moscow Production by Anatoly Efros
RRP: $68.23$60.16This book is an insiders' account of the groundbreaking Moscow production of Chekhov's The Seagull directed by Anatoly Efros in 1966, which heralded a paradigm shift in the interpretation and staging of Chekhov's plays. It is a unique glimpse behind the... -
Eugenio Barba Jane Turner 9780815364207
RRP: $72.13$63.43Eugenio Barba is recognized as one of the most important theatre practitioners working today. Along with the company he founded over fifty years ago, the world-acclaimed Odin Teatret, he continues to produce extraordinary theatre performances that tour... -
Robert Lepage's Original Stage Productions: Making Theatre Global Karen Fricker 9780719080067
RRP: $165.75$121.15This book explores the development of Robert Lepage's distinctive approach to stage direction in the early (1984-1994) and middle (1995-2008) stages of his career, arguing that globalisation had a defining effect on shaping his aesthetic and his... -
Le Theatre du Soleil: The First Fifty-Five Years Beatrice Picon-Vallin 9780367141554
RRP: $70.18$61.80Le Theatre du Soleil traces the company's history from a group of young, barely trained actors, directors, and designers struggling to match their political commitment to a creative strategy, to their grappling with the concerns of migration, separation... -
Diversity, Inclusion, and Representation in Contemporary Dramaturgy: Case Studies from the Field Philippa Kelly 9781032474632
RRP: $33.13$29.68Diversity, Inclusion, and Representation in Contemporary Dramaturgy offers fresh perspectives on how dramaturgs can support a production beyond rigid disciplinary expectations about what information and ideas are useful and how they should be shared.The... -
The Theatre of Richard Maxwell and the New York City Players by Sarah Gorman
RRP: $95.53$83.19The theatre of Richard Maxwell and the New York City Players has received significant international recognition over the past ten years. The company has received three OBIEs, for House (1999), Drummer Wanted (2002) and Good Samaritans (2005). Maxwell... -
Richard Foreman: An American (Partly) in Paris by Neal Swettenham
RRP: $263.25$228.70Richard Foreman has been writing, directing and designing avant-garde theatre in New York since he first founded his Ontological-Hysteric company there in 1968. In all that time, few directors have taken up the challenge of staging his problematic,... -
Performing Trauma in Central Africa: Shadows of Empire by Laura Edmondson
RRP: $144.30$24.16What are the stakes of cultural production in a time of war? How is artistic expression prone to manipulation by the state and international humanitarian organizations? In the charged political terrain of post-genocide Rwanda, post-civil war Uganda, and...