Contents

 

 

 

List of Illustrations

Preface

Acknowledgements

Introduction: What Is a Director?

Background

The Director in the Production Process

The Function of the Director

Approaches

Director vs. Acting Coach

Qualities of a Good Director

The Production Process

A Final Thought

Further Exploration

PART I: The Script

Chapter 1: Script Selection

Script Selection Process

Sources for Play Scripts

Understanding and Obtaining Performance Rights

Relationship with the Playwright

Contractual and Ethical Obligations

Preparing a Production Book

Play Selection Checklist

Further Exploration

Chapter 2: Understanding the Play: Script Analysis

Understanding the Play

Determining and Understanding the Spine of the Play

Identifying the Dramatic Structure of the ...

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