Includes bibliographical references (pages 317-319) and index.
Contents:
pt. 1. Introductory concepts -- Developing your directorial vision -- The role of the director -- pt. 2. Play analysis and its application -- Introduction to play analysis -- Plot : how a play is constructed -- Character : the people of the play -- Thought : the idea of the play -- Diction : the language of the play -- Music : the sounds of a play -- Spectacle : the visual aspects of production -- pt. 3. Preparing for production -- The prompt book -- Auditions -- Casting -- Planning the rehearsal schedule -- pt. 4. Rehearsing the production -- Working with actors, part one : guidelines for rehearsals -- Working with actors, part two : developing character -- The ground plan -- Blocking the play, part one : principles -- Blocking the play, part two : techniques -- Rhythm, tempo, and pace -- Working with actors, part three : problem solving .
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