Christopher Innes
The Cambridge Introduction to Theatre Directing
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521606226
- author:
- Christopher Innes
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 298
- Dimensions:
- 152mm X 228mm
- Genre:
- Drama
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Cambridge Introduction to Theatre Directing explores the diverse styles and practices of theatre direction in the 20th and 21st centuries. This comprehensive analysis examines artistic and political values, rehearsal methods, and relationships with actors, designers, and audiences. The authors delve into the work of influential directors such as Stanislavsky, Meyerhold, and Brecht, revising standard perspectives on their approaches. They also examine innovative contemporary directors, including Ariane Mnouchkine, Elizabeth LeCompte, Peter Sellars, Robert Wilson, Thomas Ostermeier, and Oskaras Koršunovas. By tracing the evolution of directorial practices across time and space, this book reveals key patterns in the craft of directing and the influence of directors on their collaborators.
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