A five-time Tony nominated Circle Repertory Company director presents an exploration of the collaborative and creative process through which scripts are transformed into live performance, outlining the principles of a good production while explaining how effective directors can promote production concepts that will inspire aspects from scenery and lighting to music and costumes in order to create a play's atmosphere. Original.
The founding artistic director of New York City's Circle Repertory Company, Marshall W. Mason has directed plays around the world and won significant critical acclaim. In this volume, he shares his unique approach to working with actors. The emphasis is on a creative collaboration that empowers actors to become the living embodiment of the playwright's vision. Supplemental materials found in the appendix include recommendations for preproduction research, a summary of the Meisner Technique, and a checklist for setting up an improvisation. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
