Staging Shakespearean Theatre

by Novak, Elaine Adams

• ISBN13: 9781558705173
• ISBN10: 1558705171
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-03-01
• Publisher: F & W Media Inc

Summary

From auditions and rehearsals to publicity, this guide leads even inexperienced directors, producers, choreographers and actors through the complicated and sometimes fearsome task of staging Shakespeare. Comprehensive information is presented in a browsable format including historica background of the Elizabethan period, descriptions of major plays, a glossary of terms, suggestions for modern interpretations, step-by-step instruction for choreographing fight scenes, and a full treatment of Romeo & Juliet.

Author Biography

Dr. Elaine Adams Novak is professor emeritus of theatre at Marshall University.

Table of Contents

Preface	viii
Part One Introduction	1	(8)
Development of Elizabethan-Jacobean Playwriting	1	(2)
Theatres in the Elizabethan-Jacobean Period	3	(1)
Acting and Directing in the Elizabethan-Jacobean Period	4	(1)
Life and Works of Shakespeare	5	(2)
Other Elizabethan-Jacobean Playwrights	7	(2)
Part Two Preparing to Direct a Shakespearean Play	9	(22)
Select a Play	9	(1)
Research	9	(2)
Analyze the Play	11	(9)
Interpret the Play	20	(2)
Acquire a Staff of People to Assist You	22	(9)
Part Three From Auditions Through Performances	31	(23)
Auditions	31	(4)
Casting the Play	35	(1)
Rehearsals	36	(16)
Performances	52	(2)
Part Four Preparing and Directing Romeo and Juliet	54	(107)
Research	54	(1)
Analysis and Interpretation	54	(21)
Script of Romeo and Juliet	75	(86)
Appendix Other Important Plays	161	(18)
Shakespeare
Suggested Reading	179	(3)
Index	182