The Directorrsquo;s Craft is a unique and completely indispensable step-by-step guide to directing for the stage. Written by one of the most adventurous and respected directors working today; this book will be an essential item in every student and practitionerrsquo;s kitbag. 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.Katie Mitchell shares and explains the key practical tools she uses to approach her work with both actors; production teams; and the text itself. She addresses topics such as:the ideas that underpin a playrsquo;s textpreparing improvizationsTwelve Golden Rules for working with actorsmanaging the transition from rehearsal room to theatreanalyzing your work after a run has ended.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.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. a good reminiiseBy JerryI enjoyed this book. having served in the us navy in Newport News in 1964/65; I got to know the downtown area pretty well. It sounds like most of the establishments I frequented then are gone I was a member of a commissioning crew at the shipyardNewport news is the only place I served that I have not returned to visit; I hope to do that this year0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good sense of the pastBy MaryAs a former "downtowner"; it was great to see not only pictures of the old buildings but the maps matching the locations. So much has been torn down over the years; the book gave a good sense of what it was like in its early years.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This book shows how a small railroad town grew into ...By Norman B. Tweed Jr.This book shows how a small railroad town grew into a major shipyard. It is interesting to see the old shops before urban renewal.
