Notes on Directing: 130 Lessons in Leadership from the Directors Chair (Performance Books)

Frank Hauser and Russell Reich

ISBN 10: 140812520X / ISBN 13: 9781408125205

Published by Methuen Drama, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Notes on Directing: 130 Lessons in Leadership from the Directors Chair (Performance Books)
• Publisher: Methuen Drama
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 140812520X
• ISBN 13: 9781408125205
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Used; Good

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Synopsis

Notes on Directing (08) by Hauser, Frank - Reich, Russell [Paperback (2008)]

From the Inside Flap

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.