The Director's Vision: Play Direction from Analysis to Production
Louis E. Catron, Scott Shattuck
ISBN: | 9781478611257 |
Publisher: | Waveland Pr Inc |
Published: | 15 May, 2015 |
Format: | Paperback |
Language: | English |
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The Director's Vision: Play Direction from Analysis to Production
Louis E. Catron, Scott Shattuck
The Director's Vision is a dynamic, practical text that focuses equally on the art of interpretation and on problem-solving. Catron helps students develop an organized, step-by-step methodology from play analysis through performance. Practical focus: Catron deftly combines abstract ideas about directing with concrete strategies on preparing for production, auditions, casting, and rehearsals. Comprehensive scope: Included are important topics such as in-depth play analysis, directorial responsibilities and ethics, leadership techniques, how to work with actors, and problem-solving. Exercises: End-of-chapter exercises help students digest what they ve read and get actively involved in the craft of directing. Quotes and illustrations: Thoughts from well-known directors, actors, and writers appear throughout the book, providing motivation, insight, and perspective. Abundant photographs and diagrams offer effective, dynamic examples of concepts. TABLE OF CONTENTS: I. INTRODUCTORY CONCEPTS 1. Developing Your Directorial Vision 2. The Director s Functions and Responsibilities 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 III. PREPARING FOR PRODUCTION 10. The Prompt Book 11. Auditions 12. Casting 13. Planning the
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