The Director's Toolkit: The Directing Process from Play Selection to Production (The Focal Press Toolkit Series) - Hardcover

Book 5 of 16: The Focal Press Toolkit

Schraft, Robin

 
9781138095229: The Director's Toolkit: The Directing Process from Play Selection to Production (The Focal Press Toolkit Series)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1138095222 ISBN 13: 9781138095229
Publisher: Routledge, 2018

Synopsis

The Director’s Toolkit is a comprehensive guide to the role of the theatrical director.

Following the chronology of the directing process, the book discusses each stage in precise detail, considering the selection and analysis of the script, the audition process, casting, character development, rehearsals, how to self-evaluate a production and everything in between.

Drawing on the author’s own experience in multiple production roles, the book highlights the relationship between the director, stage manager and designer, exploring how the director should be involved in all elements of the production process. Featuring a unique exploration of directing in special circumstances, the book includes chapters on directing nonrealistic plays, musicals, alternative theatre configurations, and directing in an educational environment.

The book includes detailed illustrations, step-by-step checklists, and opportunities for further exploration, offering a well-rounded foundation for aspiring directors.

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About the Author

Dr. Robin Schraft is a Professor of Theatre at Drury University. His commercial career includes work as a director, designer, and stage manager in New York, summer stock, national tours, and Branson, Missouri. He is a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) and the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT), where he served for many years as the Vice-Commissioner for Computer Applications for the Lighting Commission of the Institute. He also served on the committee that wrote the current national recommended practices for stage lighting graphics.

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1138095222
ISBN 13 
9781138095229
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
362

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