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1	Play Directing: Analysis, Communication, and Style more books like this by Francis Hodge Play Directing is about the leader of an artistic enterprise - the play director in today's theatre. The book describes the various roles a director plays, from "calling the plays" to orchestrating and blending a symphony of actors and elements. The author emphasizes that the role of the director is not as a dictator, but as a leader of multiple ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $74.06! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Improvisation for the Theater more books like this by Viola Spolin This work has inspired the work of countless actors, directors, and writers in theatre, television and film. Spolin's improvisational techniques have changed the very nature and practice of modern theatre. This third edition updates the more than 200 now-classic exercises and adds 30 new ones. It adds 30 traditional theatre games that are ... see all copies from $8.10! new only from $16.49! \| SVS
3	The Lion King: Pride Rock on Broadway more books like this by Julie Taymor Disney meets the avant-garde in this sensational theatrical event that promises to be the most exciting, most spectacular, and most publicized stage show of the decade. "The Lion King" features a full developmental history of the production, recreated through beautiful artwork, photographs, and behind-the-scenes details. see all copies from $16.68! new only from $25.20! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Anatomy of Film more books like this by Bernard F Dick A brief non-technical introduction to the art of the film with emphasis on the fundamentals of critical analysis and evaluation. It includes a complete overview of the elements of film and commentary on the literary aspects of film, film criticism and analysis. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.99! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Elton John & Tim Rice's Aida more books like this by Michael Lassell This colorful book contains all the excitement of the lavish Broadway production of "Aida, " with spectacular costume sketches, fabric samples, and set designs, as well as interviews with the actors, producers, and composers. Photos. see all copies from $3.00! new only from $15.90! \| first editions \| SVS
6	A Sense of Direction: Some Observations on the Art of Directing more books like this by William Ball see all copies from $6.64! new only from $14.42! \| SVS
7	Stage management more books like this by Lawrence Stern The "bible" in the field of stage management, Stage Management is a practical manual on how to stage manage in all theater environments. Full of practical aids: checklists, diagrams, examples, forms and step-by-step directions, this book has been used and admired by students and theater professionals alike. It eschews excessive discussion of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $41.00! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Fundamentals of Play Directing more books like this by Alexander Dean A thorough, detailed introduction to modern stage directing. Focuses on fundamentals, with an emphasis on the director's interaction with actors. The material is organized in a clear, step-by-step teaching format, from explanations to demonstrations and exercises. see all copies from $7.00! new only from $78.99! \| first editions \| SVS
9	On Directing more books like this by Harold Clurman This guide to directing takes the reader from the initial choice of play right through every aspect of its production to performances and beyond. It contains the author's directing notes for ten of his best-known productions and anecdotes about working with famous playwrights and actors. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.00! \| first editions \| SVS
10	A Director Prepares: Seven Essays on Art in Theatre more books like this by Anne Bogart "A Director Prepares" aims to offer a thought-provoking examination of the challenges of making theatre. In it, Anne Bogart speaks candidly of the courage required to create "art with great presence". Each chapter tackles one of the seven major areas Bogart has identified as both potential partner and potential obstacle to art-making: violence; ... see all copies from $23.53! new only from $23.53! \| SVS
11 view cover	Script Analysis for Actors, Directors, and Designers more books like this by James Thomas "Script Analysis for Actors, Directors, and Designers" applies directly to the experience of theatrical production; students will immediately be able to relate the concepts and procedures they learn to their artistic work. The author's procedural method is detailed and precise. The parts of a play are learned progressively, which fosters an ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $27.48! \| first editions \| SVS
12	Josh: My Up & Down, in & Out Life more books like this by Joshua Logan see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Julie Taymor, Playing with Fire: Theater, Opera, Film more books like this by Eileen Blumenthal, Julie Taymor Julie Taymor is one of the most imaginative and provocative directors and designers working in the performing arts. Her productions range from musicals and Shakespeare plays to classical operas and films. In this unique volume, award-winning writer Eileen Blumenthal traces Taymor's theatrical apprenticeship and presents many of Taymor's major ... see all copies from $13.42! new only from $22.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Kids Take the Stage: Helping Young People Discover the Creative Outlet of Theate more books like this by Lenka Peterson, Dan O'Connor, Paul Newman (Foreword by) "The classic Kids Take the Stage" is one of the best-selling Back Stage Books of all time. Now Back Stage is proud to present the completely revised and updated second edition of this indispensable guide to getting young people on stage and helping them create their own shows. For teachers, for parents, for budding actors, emerging crew, and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Thinking Like a Director: A Practical Handbook more books like this by Michael Bloom This guide, drawing on almost 20 years of Bloom's experience as a director, instructs would-be directors through all stages of a production, as it seeks to help establish a directorial mindframe from the first reading of a play until the final rehearsal. Bloom uses the example of THE GLASS MENAGERIE as a case study in exploring interpretation and ... see all copies from $8.46! new only from $8.46! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Play Director's Survival Kit: A Complete Step-By-Step Guide to Producing Theater in Any School or Community Setting more books like this by James W Rodgers, Wanda C Rodgers This expansive guide covers the where, when, and how for every step of school play production, including play selection and adaptation, auditions, casting and dealing with disappointed students, budgeting, coaching actors, setting up a production team, rehearsals, publicity, and promotion. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $17.39! \| SVS
17	A Life in the Theatre more books like this by Tyrone Guthrie see all copies from $1.99! new only from $28.73! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Running Theaters: Best Practices for Leaders and Managers more books like this by Duncan M Webb The best practices that consistently lead to successful theatre operation are now revealed in this comprehensive resource. Provides important tips for all people who work or want to work in regional, campus and community-based theatres. Covers virtually every aspect of running a theatre. see all copies from $9.42! new only from $11.85! \| SVS
19 view cover	Notes on Directing more books like this by Rcr Creative Press (Creator), Frank Hauser see all copies from $9.01! new only from $10.30! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Directing for the Stage: A Workshop Guide of Creative Exercises and Projects more books like this by Terry John Converse The 42 exercises detailed in this comprehensive guide provide both the instructor and the student a 'user-friendly' workshop structure. The basic concepts of directing are learned progressively. This approach is totally new -- the student discovers the demands and problems of directing by actually doing it step-by-step. The student's own directing ... see all copies from $3.41! new only from $3.41! \| SVS
21 view cover	Costume and Makeup more books like this by Michael Holt One part of a five-part series designed to help the amateur and student to develop their theatre skills. The author looks at drama as it is now and offers imaginative approaches to classical and less conventional theatre - mime, spectacle, musicals, outdoor shows and productions in unusual settings.. He stresses the importance of teamwork and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.48! \| first editions
22 view cover	Everything Was Possible: The Birth of the Musical Follies more books like this by Ted Chapin, Theodore S Chapin, Frank Rich (Foreword by) In 1971, Ted Chapin was a production assistant on the legendary Broadway musical Follies. Thirty years later, the journal he kept has become the definitive history of one of Broadway's greatest-ever musicals, created by geniuses at the top of their free: Stephen Sondheim, Hal Prince, Michael Bennett, and James Goldman. Everything Was Possible ... see all copies from $11.00! new only from $11.63! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Directing for the Stage more books like this by Polly Irvin The role of stage director is all encompassing: storyteller, interpreter, collaborator, people-manager, producer, visual artist, counsellor, literary consultant and creative artist. In this title 12 top international directors, including Deborah Warner, Robert Lepage and Trevor Nunn, reveal insights into contemporary theatre in specially ... see all copies from $4.05! new only from $9.99! \| first editions
24 view cover	How to Run a Theater: A Witty, Practical and Fun Guide to Arts Management more books like this by Jim Volz Information on building audiences, tightening financing, solidifying relationships with boards, and more. see all copies from $6.67! new only from $15.49! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Directors on Directing: A Source Book of the Modern Theatre more books like this by Toby Cole, Helen K Chinoy Less than 200 years ago the director was only an "ideal" projected by disgruntled critics. Today, productions wouldn't be able to survive with our the adept talents of the director. This book has been known for years as the guide to the "unknown theater" of the director. This collection is comprised of the voices of the modern theater as they ... see all copies from $46.28! new only from $106.10! \| SVS

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