Charles Ney

Directing Shakespeare in America

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ISBN 13:: 9781474239837
author:: Charles Ney
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Bloomsbury Arden Shakespeare
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2016
Pages:: 376
Dimensions:: 13.2 x 2 x 19.9 cm
Genre:: Music, Stage & Screen, Performing Arts, Plays
Condition:: New
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Directing Shakespeare in America: Current Practices by Charles Ney provides a comprehensive study of directing Shakespeare in the United States. This book compares and contrasts the methods, values, and biases of directors working at major companies across the country. By examining the work of these directors, readers can gain insight into their interpretation of the text, management of production stages, supervision of rehearsals, and tactics for performance. This study is valuable not only for students looking to develop skills in directing Shakespeare but also for practitioners seeking to learn from others' experiences and scholars studying production practice and performance. A unique perspective on the art of directing Shakespeare in America, this book offers a nuanced understanding of the complexities involved in bringing these classic plays to life on stage.

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