"Renowned theatre and film director Nancy Meckler delves into her hugely varied experiences in the rehearsal room and shares examples of some of her tried-and-tested "tools" that she utilises when bringing 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. This book therefore is not intended to offer a singular step-by-step process, but to empower you to find your own style. The examples are drawn from her experience directing a range of work from classic plays, including work by Chekov, Brecht and Shakespeare, to new writing, including work by Pam Gems and Sam Shephard, and in a wide range of renowned theatres, including the RSC, NationalTheatre, Royal Court and a number of the UK's regional theatres. Drawing on her methods of improvisation, interrogation and exploration, Meckler details how she approaches: text concept creative design elements actors ensemble genre relationships with designers designing for a specific space casting process rehearsal scheduling working with contemporary and first-time writers working on comedy ... among many other areas. She offers specific techniques along with practical guidance to complement a director's work at any stage of their career. 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 us with a unique insight into her own wealth of experience over a remarkable career as an award-winning and internationally celebrated director"--
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.
Recenzijos
The book is a delightful meander through the director's career, is anecdotal and informative, and truly captures the heart of her rehearsal rooms. For aspirant directors, there's a wealth of wisdom in its pages. * Broadway World * Ever wondered what happens on the other side of that door with the sign warning, Rehearsals in process. Do Not Enter. Well, master director Nancy Meckler graciously opens this door and invites you into her remarkable process. She brings this often mysterious endeavor refreshingly back down to earth while still inspiring all of us to shoot for the moon. A must-read for anyone who loves theatre and how we go about making it. * Brian H. Kulick, Chair of the Theatre Program, Columbia University School of the Arts, USA * A fascinating read, in which the link between writer, director and the performer(s) is explored through a mix of memoir and workshop exercises ... this book is not just an essential read on this particular directors career experiences, but also a primer on teamwork and how everyone works to make a show a success. * Loureviews * Theres a lot that a director or adaptor (or potential one) could learn from this. * Ink Pellet *
Daugiau informacijos
A unique insight into award-winning theatre and film director Nancy Mecklers approach to directing, featuring exercises and specific examples of challenges and experiences from the rehearsal room.
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27 | (10) |
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3 Keystones: Ensemble, wants, obstacles and status |
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37 | (28) |
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65 | (20) |
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85 | (14) |
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99 | (14) |
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7 Collaboration with designers: Set, costume, lighting and music |
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113 | (14) |
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8 Discovering physical theatre |
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127 | (6) |
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9 Working in different mediums |
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133 | (12) |
| Epilogue |
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145 | (2) |
| Acknowledgements |
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| Index |
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Nancy Meckler is an award-winning theatre director. Having grown up in Long Island, she moved to the UK to train in classical acting at LAMDA. In 1969, she set up and ran The Freehold Theatre Company, one of the main alternative theatre companies to emerge in London at the time. She was the first woman to direct at the National Theatre and was the Artistic Director of Shared Experience for 22 years. As a freelancer she has directed for the RSC, NT, Hampstead, Royal Court, West End, Broadway and Shakespeares Globe, among many others, and worked regularly with playwright Sam Shepard, directing many of his premieres.
