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Zusatztext A necessary book. Written with both honesty and generosity by a wonderful director, this is a passionate and articulate guide to the art of directing. Informationen zum Autor Tom Dugdale is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts at The Ohio State University, where he teaches courses in directing, devising, and acting. He has directed over thirty productions. Klappentext A ground-floor guide to the practice and philosophy of directing that is open to all, including newcomers to the field.Through a series of concise and engaging essays, Directing Your Heart Out will inspire the next generation of theatre directors by encouraging them to approach the craft through instinct, compassion and the uninhibited expression of their own voice and vision. Each of the book's essays deals with a core principle of directing, such as strategies for directing text; facilitating productive discussion in rehearsals; absorbing criticism; and maintaining a positive work environment. Taken together, they serve as an effective introduction to the fundamentals of directing, or as provocative supplementary readings alongside traditional directing textbooks. En route, it references:> more than 20 directors and choreographers> major contemporary ensembles such as The Wooster Group, SITI Company and Back to Back Theatre> key terminology, such as objective, action, obstacle, realism and absurdism > over 12 plays, including a close-reading of a scene from The Seagull Encouraging an approach to directing that is grounded in self-empowerment and set out accessibly, this book opens up directing to the first-time director or student from a range of backgrounds, as well as the seasoned professional, who will benefit from the many revisionary, fresh perspectives. Vorwort A series of concise and engaging essays that encourage directors to approach their craft through instinct, compassion and the uninhibited expression of their own voice and vision Zusammenfassung A ground-floor guide to the practice and philosophy of directing that is open to all, including newcomers to the field.Through a series of concise and engaging essays, Directing Your Heart Out will inspire the next generation of theatre directors by encouraging them to approach the craft through instinct, compassion and the uninhibited expression of their own voice and vision. Each of the book's essays deals with a core principle of directing, such as strategies for directing text; facilitating productive discussion in rehearsals; absorbing criticism; and maintaining a positive work environment. Taken together, they serve as an effective introduction to the fundamentals of directing, or as provocative supplementary readings alongside traditional directing textbooks. En route, it references:> more than 20 directors and choreographers> major contemporary ensembles such as The Wooster Group, SITI Company and Back to Back Theatre> key terminology, such as objective, action, obstacle, realism and absurdism > over 12 plays, including a close-reading of a scene from The Seagull Encouraging an approach to directing that is grounded in self-empowerment and set out accessibly, this book opens up directing to the first-time director or student from a range of backgrounds, as well as the seasoned professional, who will benefit from the many revisionary, fresh perspectives. Inhaltsverzeichnis About the AuthorPrefaceTears Don’t LieThere is No TextTalk is CheapGet RealDirecting Out of TownThe Element of SurpriseThe Greatest Thing I've Ever SeenWe Will EngageWork With What You HaveAppendix 1: ExercisesAppendix 2: Opening Scene of The Seagull by Anton Chekhov, translated by Marian FeldGlossary...
