Product Description

This 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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1031249 in Books
• Published on: 1995-05-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 176 pages

Review
“This book is both informative and engrossing.”–Stage Directions

About the Author
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.

Customer Reviews

Wonderful insight into the management of a play
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.

Rehearsal Management for Directors
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!

Great Book, Rich in Detail
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.