Director's Eye: A Comprehensive How-To Textbook for Directors and Actors

by John Ahart

Can a theatre class textbook be both inspirational and informative? Yes! This holistic book on directing and acting does it all. Students will keep it as a lifelong career reference on how to make things work. Written subjectively, it's based on nearly a half-century of teaching and directing. A text that compels involvement in all layers of creating memorable theatre. Thirty-five chapters in seven sections with assignments and convenient section summaries make a complete semester course. This text is far more than "how-to"; it's a narrative about artistic discovery. Experientially it reveals how to jolt lagging imaginations into an ensemble of lively and involved performers. Adaptable for use by student directors and actors from secondary to graduate level. Recommended by leading theatre educators as the text they've been waiting for.

Genres: Theatre

360 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2001

Reviews

[MK · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great book I didn't utilize enough when I was in the game.

[John njamah · Rating 5 out of 5]

i think its a book every actor and director should have. its a bridge between yesterday and today and will be very relevant in years to come. this book gives a clear cut distinction between what is obtainable, what should be and gives you the confidence to want to explore... its equally a good reference book and is written in simple language anyone can easily relate with.

[Dev · Rating 5 out of 5]

A stimulating well-structured book with some very interesting exercises too. At once pragmatic and visionary. A great text for any experienced actor or director.