Fundamentals of Play Directing,9780030148439

Fundamentals of Play Directing

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Edition: 5th
ISBN13: 9780030148439
ISBN10: 003014843X
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1989-01-02
Publisher(s): Wadsworth Publishing
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Summary

This thorough, detailed introduction to modern stage directing focuses on fundamentals, with an emphasis on the director's interaction with actors. The material is organized in a clear, step-by-step teaching format, from explanations to demonstrations and exercises.

Table of Contents

Preface vii
Part One INTRODUCTION 1(20)
Drama as Art
2(14)
The Director's Function
16(5)
Part Two BASICS 21(46)
The Director and Play Analysis
22(10)
Basic Technique for the Actor
32(28)
The Director's Media
60(7)
Part Three THE FIVE FUNDAMENTALS OF PLAY DIRECTING 67(174)
Composition
68(59)
Picturization
127(19)
Movement
146(37)
Rhythm
183(28)
Pantomimic Dramatization
211(30)
Part Four WORKING WITH THE ACTOR 241(32)
Expression, Body, Voice, and Role
242(25)
Auditions and Casting
267(6)
Part Five DIRECTING THE PLAY 273(34)
Preliminaries to Staging the Play
274(15)
Rehearsing and Staging the Play
289(18)
Part Six APPLICATION TO OTHER THEATRE SPACES AND FORMS 307(39)
Arena and Thrust Stages
308(23)
Directing Musicals
331(15)
Appendix A Design, Production Staff, and Stage Management 346(10)
Appendix B Exercises for Body, Voice, and Emotion 356(11)
Index 367

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