Notes on Directing: 130 Lessons in Leadership from the Director's Chair

Hauser, Frank; Reich, Russell

ISBN 10: 0972425500 / ISBN 13: 9780972425506

Published by RCR Creative Press, 2003

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Title: Notes on Directing: 130 Lessons in ...

Publisher: RCR Creative Press

Publication Date: 2003

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

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Synopsis:

Presents suggestions and basic principles for directing plays, including understanding the script, the director's role, casting, rehearsal rules, talking to actors, and getting a laugh.

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In 1987, British Director Frank Hauser quietly handed twelve pages of typewritten notes to his apprentice, American Russell Reich. The notes—gathered over a long career and polished to a sharp edge—documented the teachings and directions that Hauser shared privately with a host of theatrical and cinematic figures, including Sir Alec Guinness, Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole, Sir Ian McKellen, Dame Judi Dench, Kevin Spacey, and many others who called Hauser their director, mentor, teacher, or boss.

Now, the former student has expanded and enhanced his mentor's private notes into a book-length format suitable for anyone searching for the timeless gems of the director's craft. Drawing on years of training, decades of experience, and the distilled wisdom of leading practitioners, "Notes on Directing" is filled with enduring good advice expressed in assertive, no-nonsense language. More than a "how-to," this is a tool for directors looking to better translate the page to the stage -- or to the screen. With one hundred and thirty directives supported with explanatory commentary, helpful examples, and rare quotes, this deceptively slim volume has the impact of a privileged apprenticeship to a great master.

Whether you are a student or a professional, a playgoer, moviegoer, or enthusiast, Notes on Directing provides a thrilling glimpse into the hidden process of creating a live, shared experience.