On Directing

HELLMAN, LILLIAN; O'NEILL, EUGENE;(SUBJECT) Clurman, Harold (AUTHOR)

ISBN 10: 0684826224 / ISBN 13: 9780684826226

Published by SIMON AND SCHUSTER, NY, 1997

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ARTHUR MILLER, JEAN ANOUILH, CLIFFORD ODETS. Seller Inventory # 005992

Bibliographic Details

Title: On Directing

Publisher: SIMON AND SCHUSTER, NY

Publication Date: 1997

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Edition: 1st Edition

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Synopsis:

“A straightforward, tasteful, and articulate account of what it is to bring a play to palpitating life upon a stage” (The New York Times Book Review).

In this classic guide to directing, we are taken logically from the choice of the play right through ever aspect of its production to performances and beyond. Harold Clurman, director of such memorable productions as A Member of the Wedding and Uncle Vanya, describes the pleasures and perils of working with such celebrated playwrights and actors as Marlon Brando, Arthur Miller, Julie Harris, and Lillian Hellman. He also presents his own directing notes for ten of his best-known productions.

Synopsis:

This guide to directing takes the reader from the initial choice of play right through every aspect of its production to performances and beyond. It contains the author's directing notes for ten of his best-known productions and anecdotes about working with famous playwrights and actors.