Directing a Play

by Michael McCaffery

One part of a five-part series designed to help the amateur and student to develop their theatre skills. The author looks at drama as it is now and offers imaginative approaches to classical and less conventional theatre - mime, spectacle, musicals, outdoor shows and productions in unusual settings.. He stresses the importance of teamwork and planning and shows how with a creative use of resources outstanding results can be achieved.

Genres: Theatre

128 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1988

Reviews

[Tilly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Is it really nerdy of me that this is kinda my comfort book?

[John Geddie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a lot new and some of the coverage is pretty cursory, but likely a good introduction to directing as it accumulates a lot of information in bite sized chunks. The planning charts are particularly good.

[Mordred Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic book. Well laid out and easy to understand.
It covers all the basics one needs for directing a play in chronological order and conveys it in a simple yet informative manner. A great foundation from which to start learning or to remind one of the basics.

Would recommend.

[LMS · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really great book on directing a play. Definitely picking up some tips!