Includes bibliographical references (pages 145-147) and index.
Contents:
Foreword / by Michael Attenborough -- Introduction -- Choosing a play -- Before Rehearsals Begin -- Stage 1: Create the World of the Play -- Stage 2: Get to Know the Text -- Stage 3: Getting the Play on its Feet -- Stage 4: Edit, Bring it Together and Polish -- Stage 5: Run it, Tech it, Dress it -- Devising Theatre -- What Now? -- Glossary of Terms -- Further Reading.
Summary:
"This book guides readers in taking a play from page to stage with young people. Advice from professional theatre directors, including Richard Eyre and Indu Rubasingham is combined with practical games and exercises to help both experienced and first-time directors create a play with young actors"-- Provided by publisher.
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