This dynamic, practical text focuses equally on the arts of interpretation and problem-solving. The author leads students through short, lucid chapters to develop an organized, step-by-step methodology from play analysis through casting, rehearsal, and performance.
PART I. INTRODUCTORY CONCEPTS
1. Developing Your Directorial Vision
2. The Director’s Functions and Responsibilities
PART II. PLAY ANALYSIS
3. Introduction to Play Analysis
4. Plot: How a Play Is Constructed
5. Character: The People of the Play
6. Thought: The Meaning of the Play
7. Diction: The Language of the Play
8. Music: The Sounds of a Play
9. Spectacle: The Visual Aspects of Production
PART III. PREPARING FOR PRODUCTION
10. The Prompt Book
11. Auditions
12. Casting
13. Planning the Rehearsal Schedule
PART IV. REHEARSING THE PRODUCTION
14. Working with Actors, Part One: Guidelines for Rehearsals
15. Working with Actors, Part Two: Developing Character
16. The Floor Plan
17. Blocking the Play, Part One: Principles
18. Blocking, Part Two: Techniques
19. Rhythm, Tempo, and Pace
20. Working with Actors, Part Three: Problem-Solving
Appendix A: Royalties, Permissions, and Play Publisher–Leasing Agents
Appendix B: Names, Addresses, and Descriptions of Play Publisher-Leasing Agents
Appendix C: Glossary
Selected Bibliography
Index