A Practical Guide for First Time Theatre Directors

This book is a practical guide for aspiring directors that consists of guidelines on how to be responsive to the contemporary concerns in the rehearsal room and provides clear, concise practical applications for a wide diversity of plays in rehearsal. This book is a practical guide for aspiring directors that consists of guidelines on how to be responsive to the contemporary concerns in the rehearsal room and provides clear, concise practical applications for a wide diversity of plays in rehearsal.By focusing on the rudiments of idea development, script analysis, blocking, leadership, and communication, this book will examine the implications of 'what goes into directing' in its entirety. It aims to set out clear directing techniques for first-time directors and bridge the gap that appears to exist between theory and practice for these aspiring directors.Readers that would enjoy this book are artists, directors, and professionals working in the arts industry.