Notes on Directing
Book
Hardback
160 pages
978-1-84354-526-2 (ISBN)
Description
The notes collected together in this volume were gathered over Frank Hauser's successful career as a theatre director. They document his teachings and his directions of such acting legends as Alec Guinness, Richard Burton, Sir Ian McKellen and Kevin Spacey. Russell Reich has combined Hauser's notes with explanatory commentary, insightful quotes and helpful examples to provide a unique apprenticeship. Perfect for students and professionals, theatregoers or just plain enthusiasts, Notes on Directing offers an illuminating and witty commentary on human interaction and a thrilling glimpse into the hidden process of creating live theatre.
Reviews / Votes
If you need a practical manual of the craft, this book should be by your side. * Sir Richard Eyre * This book is a gem - witty and full of insight... compulsory reading for every aspiring director. * Dame Judi Dench * So sensible, so straightforward, so complete and so "right". * Edward Albee *More details
Edition
Main
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 206 mm
Width: 138 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
255 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84354-526-2 (9781843545262)
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Person
Frank Hauser CBE served as Director of Productions at the Oxford Playhouse for seventeen years, during which time many of his productions were subsequently seen in London and New York.
Russell Reich is a director and writer living in New York City. He served as Visiting Artist-in-Residence at Harvard University and a member of the Circle Rep Director's Lab.
Russell Reich is a director and writer living in New York City. He served as Visiting Artist-in-Residence at Harvard University and a member of the Circle Rep Director's Lab.