TY - BOOK AU - Swain,Rob TI - Directing: a handbook for emerging theatre directors SN - 9781408164747 (ebook) PY - 2011/// CY - London PB - Methuen Drama KW - Theater KW - Production and direction KW - Performing Arts KW - ukslc KW - Theatre direction & production KW - thema KW - lcsh N1 - Includes index; Electronic reproduction; Askews and Holts; Mode of access: World Wide Web N2 - This vital handbook for directors just starting out offers an overview of historic and current practice as well as key theories, professional advice, interviews with practitioners and a series of exercises to develop the director's own approach and practical skills; The theatre director is one of the most critical roles in a successful drama company, yet there are no formal qualifications required for entry into this profession. This practical guide for emerging theatre directors answers all the key questions from the very beginning of your career to key stages as you establish your credentials and get professionally recognized. It analyzes the director's role through relationships with the actors, author, designer, production manager and creative teams and provides vital advice for "on-the-job" situations where professional experience is invaluable. The book also provides an overview of the many approaches to acting methodology without focusing on any in particular to allow the director to develop their own unique methods of working with any actor's style. Each chapter includes these key features:* Introduces important theories, identifies practitioners and provides key reading to provide an overview of historic and current practice. * Interviews with leading practitioners and emerging directors. * Suggested exercises to develop the director's own approach and practical skills UR - http://www.vlebooks.com/vleweb/product/openreader?id=WestLondon&isbn=9781408164747 ER -