Notes from the rehearsal room : a director's process / Nancy Meckler.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Meckler, Nancy, author.

Series:

Theatre makers.

Theatre makers

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Theater--Production and direction.

Theater.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (169 pages).

Place of Publication:

London, England : Methuen Drama, [2023]

Summary:

"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, National Theatre, 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"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Preparation

The concept

Keystones

Improvisation

Rehearsal process

The mystery of comedy

Collaboration

Discovering physical theatre and working in different mediums

Epilogue.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes index.

ISBN:

9781350282223

1350282227