Directing a Play

by Michael McCaffery, David Mayer (Editor)

Throughout any theatrical production, the director is pivotal to the success of the operation. He or she is entrusted with the responsibility of making decisions that affect the artistic and often financial welfare of the entire production. Covering all the stages of theatrical production, from initial preparation to final performance, this meticulous volume explains, in depth and yet with clarity, how to identify elements of a play that will make for a success, and how to choose and guide collaborators towards putting this into practice.

Genres: Theatre

128 pages, Paperback

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!