Directors on Directing: A Source Book of the Modern Theatre

by Toby Cole, Helen Krich Chinoy

Now that directors such as Stephen Spielberg, George Lucas, and Francis Ford Coppola are celebrated along-side movie stars, it is hard to imagine that little more than a century ago the director was a nameless, faceless entity-an overseer of workflow in the shuffle of shadows offstage.

In surveying the pioneers who transformed theater into the dynamic art form it is today, "Directors on Directing" presents a timeless collection of writings offering insight into what it means to direct and how to better appreciate theatrical performances.

Genres: Film, Theatre, Nonfiction

482 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1963

Reviews

[Jesslyn Cohen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Was a textbook for class but I will totally keep it. Amazing to read writing from historical directors themselves.

[Kristin Koski]

Incredible introduction to a variety if strong directing techniques. I will continue to use this as a resource throughout my career.