The Young Vic Book: Theatre Work and Play - Softcover

Ruth Little

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0413771105 ISBN 13: 9780413771100

Publisher: Methuen Drama, 2004

Synopsis

This book introduces young people to the theatrical processes behind the scenes of one of the country's best known and best loved theatres.

The Young Vic is famous for its hugely successful productions of classic and modern plays, which have attracted widespread critical acclaim. Here Ruth Little, the theatre's associate artistic director, looks at the processes involved in staging a theatrical work with young people from transforming stories into action in Grimm'S Tales, tackling classical dialogue in Dr Faustus, developing character in Raisin In The Sun, or staging a musical in Simply Heavenly. Each chapter is based on actual work led by professional directors at the Young Vic and includes multiple ideas for how to enthuse young actors and directors with the possibilities of theatre, including costume and design, running rehearsals and much, much more. With a preface by the Young Vic's Artistic Director, David Lan, The Young Vic Book is full of insights from actors and directors who have worked at the theatre including Jude Law, Lennie James, Frank Dunlop and Barbara Houseman.

About this title

About the Author:

Craig Higginson is a novelist, playwright and theatre director. He is the Literary Manager and dramaturge at the Market Theatre, Johannesburg and teaches playwriting at Wits University, Johannesburg, South Africa. As a writer and director his work has been nominated for or won several theatre awards in South Africa and has toured internationally. Notable works: Laughter in the Dark (his first play), Dream of the Dog, The Girl in the Yellow Dress. Craig's published novels include: The Hill (2005), Last Summer (2010) and The Landscape Painter (2011).

About this edition

• Publisher: Methuen Drama
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0413771105
• ISBN 13: 9780413771100
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 229