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Zusatztext There’s a lot that a director or adaptor (or potential one) could learn from this. Informationen zum Autor Nancy Meckler Klappentext Renowned theatre and film director Nancy Meckler delves into her hugely varied experiences in the rehearsal room and shares examples of tried-and-tested "tools" to bring a play to life. Meckler encourages you to interrogate, play, experiment and to use her methods as a starting point to begin creating your own unique directing toolkit and finding your own style. The examples are drawn from her experience directing a range of work from classic plays, including work by Chekhov, Brecht and Shakespeare, to new writing, including work by Pam Gems and Sam Shepard, and in a wide range of renowned theatres, including the RSC, National Theatre, Royal Court and a number of the UK's regional theatres. The author's approachable and relatable writing style enables an in-depth look into how she works with actors and the many ways in which she may approach a new project while also providing with a unique insight into her own wealth of experience over a remarkable career as an award-winning and internationally celebrated director. Vorwort A unique insight into award-winning theatre and film director Nancy Meckler’s approach to directing, featuring exercises and specific examples of challenges and experiences from the rehearsal room. Zusammenfassung Renowned theatre and film director Nancy Meckler delves into her hugely varied experiences in the rehearsal room and shares examples of tried-and-tested “tools” to bring a play to life. Meckler encourages you to interrogate, play, experiment and to use her methods as a starting point to begin creating your own unique directing toolkit and finding your own style. The examples are drawn from her experience directing a range of work from classic plays, including work by Chekhov, Brecht and Shakespeare, to new writing, including work by Pam Gems and Sam Shepard, and in a wide range of renowned theatres, including the RSC, National Theatre, Royal Court and a number of the UK's regional theatres. The author's approachable and relatable writing style enables an in-depth look into how she works with actors and the many ways in which she may approach a new project while also providing with a unique insight into her own wealth of experience over a remarkable career as an award-winning and internationally celebrated director. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Chapter 1: Preparation Chapter 2: The Concept Chapter 3: Keystones Chapter 4: Improvisation Chapter 5: Rehearsal Process Chapter 6: The Mystery of Comedy Chapter 7: Collaboration Chapter 8: Discovering Physical Theatre and Working in Different Mediums Epilogue Index ...
