Directions for Directing: Theatre and Method

by Avra Sidiropoulou

Directions for Theatre and Method lays out contemporary concepts of directing practice and examines specific techniques of approaching scripts, actors, and the stage. Addressed to both young and experienced directors but also to the broader community of theatre practitioners, scholars, and dedicated theatre goers, the book sheds light on the director’s multiplicity of roles throughout the life of a play – from the moment of its conception to opening night – and explores the director’s processes of inspiration, interpretation, communication, and leadership. From organizing auditions and making casting choices to decoding complex dramaturgical texts and motivating actors, Directions for Directing offers practical advice and features detailed workbook sections on how to navigate such a fascinating discipline. A companion website explores the work of international practitioners of different backgrounds who operate within various institutions, companies, and budgets, providing readers with a wide range of perspectives and methodologies.

208 pages, Paperback

Published September 4, 2018

Reviews

[Christos R. Tsiailis · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best, well-written and elaborate books on theatre, useful to the director, the considerate actor or the theorist. Excellent choice for research papers.

[Lainie Vansant · Rating 4 out of 5]

This starts off really dense and heady, but it gets better! If you're stuck, skip to the last three chapters and circle back to the beginning later.