How to Direct a Play

by Murray, Braham

• ISBN13: 9781849430418
• ISBN10: 1849430411
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-04-17
• Publisher: Oberon Books Ltd

Summary

Written by an expert on the subject, this is a complete guide to directing every genre of play, from comedy to Shakespeare, farce to Greek tragedy (not forgetting musicals and opera)--this is advice straight from the horse's mouth. With special chapters on how to deal with difficult actors, and what being an artistic director involves.

Author Biography

Braham Murray is a Founding Artistic Director of the Royal Exchange Theatre Company. In 1964, his Oxford production of Hang Down Your Head And Die transferred to the West End and Broadway, directed at the tender age of 21. From the Century Theatre, where he was Artistic Director, he became a Founding Director of the 69 Theatre Company. His credits include She Stoops To Conquer and Charley's Aunt (with Tom Courtenay), Mary Rose (with Mia Farrow), Endgame, and the musicals ERB and Catch My Soul, all of which transferred to London. Other credits include Uncle Vanya (Circle in the Square Theatre, New York), the world premiere of Tod Machover's Resurrection (Houston Grand Opera), The Good Companions, The Black Mikado), Andy Capp, The Cabinet Minister and Lady Windermere's Fan, all on the West End.

Table of Contents

Warning	p. 7
Most of them Gift in Your Way	p. 9
Why Do You Do It?	p. 13
Pre-Rehearsal	p. 17
The Rehearsal Period	p. 49
Musicals	p. 69
Opera	p. 75
New Plays	p. 81
Farce	p. 85
Comedy	p. 89
Shakespeare	p. 97
Greek Tragedy	p. 115
How to Handle Difficult Actors	p. 119
Working with Producers	p. 125
Artistic Direction	p. 129
Good Luck,	p. 134
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