Notes on Directing

Notes on Directing

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A witty and indispensable companion for any aspiring director by one of the greats of British theatre.

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Notes on Directing by Russell Reich

The notes collected together in this volume were gathered over Frank Hauser's successful career as a theatre director. They document his teachings and his directions of such acting legends as Alec Guinness, Richard Burton, Sir Ian McKellen and Kevin Spacey. Russell Reich has combined Hauser's notes with explanatory commentary, insightful quotes and helpful examples to provide a unique apprenticeship. Perfect for students and professionals, theatregoers or just plain enthusiasts, Notes on Directing offers an illuminating and witty commentary on human interaction and a thrilling glimpse into the hidden process of creating live theatre.
If you need a practical manual of the craft, this book should be by your side* Sir Richard Eyre *
This book is a gem - witty and full of insight... compulsory reading for every aspiring director. * Dame Judi Dench *
So sensible, so straightforward, so complete and so right. * Edward Albee *

Frank Hauser CBE served as Director of Productions at the Oxford Playhouse for seventeen years, during which time many of his productions were subsequently seen in London and New York.

Russell Reich is a director and writer living in New York City. He served as Visiting Artist-in-Residence at Harvard University and a member of the Circle Rep Director's Lab.

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ISBN 13 9781843545262
ISBN 10 1843545268
Title Notes on Directing
Author Russell Reich
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Atlantic Books
Year published 2006-08-10
Number of pages 160
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.