When Alberts discovered that one of his directing students had no idea of how best to organize a production, from auditions to rehearsals, David Alberts realized there was a gap in all the literature that has been written on the art and craft of directing. This book fills that gap. It is an intensely practical book, outlining the various roles a director must fill, from negotiator (with producers, play selection committees, the artistic staff, the actors) to guide. He then gives the aspiring, or even experienced, director a superbly detailed guide to organizing and managing rehearsals, whether for plays or musicals. Includes a sample breakdown of scene rehearsals and a production schedule.
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“This book is both informative and engrossing.”–Stage Directions
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An accomplished actor, director, and mime, David Alberts has performed and taught throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. He is the author of Talking About Mime (1994) and Rehearsal Management for Directors (1995), both published by Heinemann.
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Wonderful insight into the management of a play,
This review is from: Rehearsal Management for Directors (Paperback)
This wonderful book sells itself short with it's title. It offers practical, real-world advice on dealing with the many personalities involved in a production. From walking into a project, pre-planning, negotiating, and scheduling, Alberts uses witty and clear language to describe what you should be doing and encounter.
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Rehearsal Management for Directors,
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This review is from: Rehearsal Management for Directors (Paperback)
Great for first time directors and those involved in the community theater atmosphere. Gives pratical advice that will help you spend less time worrying and more time creating!
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Great Book, Rich in Detail,
This review is from: Rehearsal Management for Directors (Paperback)
Davd Alberts covers it all in this tight volume on stage directing. Insightful advice walks you through the process, outlining pitfalls and suggesting different avenues to avoid them.
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