Direction & Production

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781988824116Author Denise ClarkeFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint UproutePublisher UprouteWeight(grams) 431g

This book is the first comprehensive study of the theatre of contemporary Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta to appear in thirty years. It raises the curtain on western theatre and the accomplishments of the many facets of theatre: educators, writers,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780873590280Author John D. MitchellFormat PaperbackPage Count 332Imprint Northwood University PressPublisher Northwood University Press

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781585104086Author Anne FletcherFormat PaperbackPage Count 136Imprint Focus Publishing/R Pullins & CoPublisher Focus Publishing/R Pullins &...

Terry McCabe, himself an accomplished stage director and teacher of theatre arts, here attacks what he calls the growing decadence that plagues contemporary stage directing. He argues for a radical reorganization of the director's view of his role. It...

Chance is a photography magazine and serialized art book that looks at the world through the lens of theater and design. A calm, noise-free place to engage with the aesthetics of design in detail, Chance integrates all of the arts, material and...

Chance is a photography magazine that looks at the world through the lens of theater and design. We produce and original photo shoot of nearly every production we cover, and believe that superior documentation can change the way we think and write about...

This comprehensive, easy-to-use guide contains everything you need to plan and deliver effective drama sessions, get the best out of your participants, and develop an empowering leadership style that works for you. Drawing on over fifteen years'...

This 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...

Le 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...

Regarded 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...

Merging the theoretical framework with the practical elements of staging an ancient Greek play, this indispensable guide offers directors and actors an excellent starting point for mounting their production. Considering the conditions of ancient...

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,...

A Poetics of Third Theatre offers an in-depth, critical analysis of Third Theatre, a transnational community of theatre groups and artists united by a shared set of values and a laboratory attitude. This book takes a genealogical account of Third...

This 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...

Getting a new show up and running? Planning a revival? Taking over a long-running show? Going on the road? On Broadway, off Broadway, in regional repertory, or on tour, the only book you need as your professional companion is Peter Lawrence's...

Apologies 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

This 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 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 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 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...

Apologies 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...

Drawing 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, 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...

This 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,...

-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...

Renowned 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...

This is the first major collection of critical responses to performance lighting and includes contributions from award-winning lighting designers, researchers and artists. Showcasing recent examples of work – with case studies of lighting practices in...

A 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,...

-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 explores the theoretical underpinnings of effective lighting design from conceptualization to live performance. Through an investigation of the author's own aesthetic...

-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 explores the physical, emotional, and theoretical components of performance training in order to equip readers with the tools needed to successfully advance in their development as artists...

The 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 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...

This 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 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...

Provides 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 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...

A 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...