1st Edition
by Avra Sidiropoulou (Author)
Directions for Directing: Theatre and Method
lays out contemporary concepts of directing practice and examines
specific techniques of approaching scripts, actors, and the stage.
Addressed to both young and experienced directors but also to the
broader community of theatre practitioners, scholars, and dedicated
theatre goers, the book sheds light on the director’s multiplicity of
roles throughout the life of a play – from the moment of its conception
to opening night – and explores the director’s processes of inspiration,
interpretation, communication, and leadership. From organizing
auditions and making casting choices to decoding complex dramaturgical
texts and motivating actors, Directions for Directing offers
practical advice and features detailed workbook sections on how to
navigate such a fascinating discipline. A companion website explores the
work of international practitioners of different backgrounds who
operate within various institutions, companies, and budgets, providing
readers with a wide range of perspectives and methodologies.
