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Informationen zum Autor Dr. Robin Schraft is a Professor of Theatre at Drury University. His commercial career includes work as a director, designer, and stage manager in New York, summer stock, national tours, and Branson, Missouri. He is a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) and the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT), where he served for many years as the Vice-Commissioner for Computer Applications for the Lighting Commission of the Institute. He also served on the committee that wrote the current national recommended practices for stage lighting graphics. Klappentext The Director's Toolkit follows the directing process from start to finish covering each phase of the production process. Beginning with the selection and analysis of the script and ending with how to self-evaluate a production, chapters include thought-provoking activities, supplemented by resources on a companion website. Zusammenfassung The Director’s Toolkit follows the directing process from start to finish covering each phase of the production process. Beginning with the selection and analysis of the script and ending with how to self-evaluate a production, chapters include thought-provoking activities, supplemented by resources on a companion website. Inhaltsverzeichnis Contents Preface Acknowledgments Introduction – What Is a Director? Background The Director in the Production Process The Function of the Director Approaches Director vs. Acting Coach Qualities of a Good Director The Production Process A Final Thought Further Exploration PART I – The Script Chapter 1 – Script Selection Script Selection Process Sources for Play Scripts Understanding and Obtaining Performance Rights Relationship with the Playwright Contractual and Ethical Obligations Preparing a Production Book Play Selection Checklist Further Exploration Chapter 2 – Understanding the Play: Script Analysis Understanding the Play Determining and Understanding the Spine of the Play Identifying the Dramatic Structure of the Play Dividing the Script into Working Units Analyzing the Play Determining the Style of the Play Script Analysis Format Outline of Script Analysis Format Further Exploration Chapter 3 – Research Leading to a Concept Analysis to Research Production Research Period Research Background Research Character Research Playwright Research Style Research Final Thoughts on Research Intrinsic and Extrinsic Interpretations of the Play Historical and Social Implications in Interpretation of the Play Developing a Production Concept for the Play Research Leading to a Concept Checklist Further Exploration Chapter 4 – Style What Is Style? The Origin of Theatrical Styles Modern Theatrical Styles Determining the Style of the Play Style vs. Mode Determining the Mode for the Production Further Exploration PART II – The Production Staff Chapter 5 – Working with the Production Staff The Role of the Designers The Director’s Relationship with the Designers Contributions of the Designers Collaboration Directing the Design Areas Production Meetings A Final Thought Further Exploration Chapter 6 – Working with the Stage Manager The Stage Manager’s Role in the Production The Stage Manager’s Functions The Care and Feeding of Your Stage Manager What the Stage Manager Is Not Further Exploration PART III – Auditions and Casting Chapter 7 – Auditions Purpose of Auditions Types of Auditions Procedures for Auditions Planning for th...
