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PublisherBloomsbury Publishing

ISBN-101350282200

ISBN-139781350282209

eBay Product ID (ePID)4057273055

Product Key Features

Number of Pages168 Pages

Publication NameNotes from the Rehearsal Room : a Director's Process

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2023

SubjectTheater / Direction & Production

TypeTextbook

AuthorNancy Meckler

Subject AreaPerforming Arts

SeriesTheatre Makers Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight7.1 Oz

Item Length7.6 in

Item Width5 in

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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2022-014964

Reviews"Ever wondered what happens on the other side of that door with the sign warning, "Rehearsals in process. Do Not Enter." Well, master director Nancy Meckler graciously opens this door and invites you into her remarkable process. She brings this often mysterious endeavor refreshingly back down to earth while still inspiring all of us to shoot for the moon. A must-read for anyone who loves theatre and how we go about making it." -- Brian H. Kulick, Chair of the Graduate Theatre Program, Columbia University, USA, "Ever wondered what happens on the other side of that door with the sign warning, "Rehearsals in process. Do Not Enter." Well, master director Nancy Meckler graciously opens this door and invites you into her remarkable process. She brings this often mysterious endeavor refreshingly back down to earth while still inspiring all of us to shoot for the moon. A must-read for anyone who loves theatre and how we go about making it." -- Brian H. Kulick, Chair of the Theatre Program, Columbia University School of the Arts, USA, "The book is a delightful meander through the director's career, is anecdotal and informative, and truly captures the heart of her rehearsal rooms. For aspirant directors, there's a wealth of wisdom in its pages." -- Broadway World "Ever wondered what happens on the other side of that door with the sign warning, "Rehearsals in process. Do Not Enter." Well, master director Nancy Meckler graciously opens this door and invites you into her remarkable process. She brings this often mysterious endeavor refreshingly back down to earth while still inspiring all of us to shoot for the moon. A must-read for anyone who loves theatre and how we go about making it." -- Brian H. Kulick, Chair of the Theatre Program, Columbia University School of the Arts, USA, Ever wondered what happens on the other side of that door with the sign warning, "Rehearsals in process. Do Not Enter." Well, master director Nancy Meckler graciously opens this door and invites you into her remarkable process. She brings this often mysterious endeavor refreshingly back down to earth while still inspiring all of us to shoot for the moon. A must-read for anyone who loves theatre and how we go about making it.

Dewey Edition23/eng/20220721

Dewey Decimal792.0233

Table Of ContentIntroduction Chapter 1: Preparation Chapter 2: The Concept Chapter 3: Keystones Chapter 4: Improvisation Chapter 5: Rehearsal Process Chapter 6: The Mystery of Comedy Chapter 7: Collaboration Chapter 8: Discovering Physical Theatre and Working in Different Mediums Epilogue Index

SynopsisRenowned theatre and film director Nancy Meckler delves into her hugely varied experiences in the rehearsal room and shares examples of tried-and-tested "tools" to bring a play to life. Meckler encourages you to interrogate, play, experiment and to use her methods as a starting point to begin creating your own unique directing toolkit and finding your own style. The examples are drawn from her experience directing a range of work from classic plays, including work by Chekhov, Brecht and Shakespeare, to new writing, including work by Pam Gems and Sam Shepard, and in a wide range of renowned theatres, including the RSC, National Theatre, Royal Court and a number of the UK's regional theatres. The author's approachable and relatable writing style enables an in-depth look into how she works with actors and the many ways in which she may approach a new project while also providing with a unique insight into her own wealth of experience over a remarkable career as an award-winning and internationally celebrated director.

LC Classification NumberPN2053.M3945 2023