On Directing
Simon & Schuster · Paperback · April 3, 1997
“A straightforward, tasteful, and articulate account of what it is to bring a play to palpitating life upon a stage” (The New York Times Book Review).
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- Who it’s for
- Readers interested in the stages of directing a play
- Themes
- Play direction and production, A director’s working relationships
- Genres
- Theater Production & Direction, Theater History & Criticism, Dramaturgy
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“A straightforward, tasteful, and articulate account of what it is to bring a play to palpitating life upon a stage” (The New York Times Book Review). In this classic guide to directing, we are taken logically from the choice of the play right through ever aspect of its production to performances and beyond.
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Harold Clurman, director of such memorable productions as A Member of the Wedding and Uncle Vanya, describes the pleasures and perils of working with such celebrated playwrights and actors as Marlon Brando, Arthur Miller, Julie Harris, and Lillian Hellman. He also presents his own directing notes for ten of his best-known productions.
Who it’s for
- Readers interested in the stages of directing a play
- Readers interested in a director’s notes on productions
Where it sits
| Theater Production & Direction | 100% |
|---|---|
| Theater History & Criticism | 41% |
| Dramaturgy | 17% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Performing Arts
- Theater
- Theater Production & Direction
- Authors
- Harold Clurman
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster
- Published
- April 3, 1997
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Play direction and production · A director’s working relationships
- Reading lane
- Performing Arts