Is directing an art? Do directors need to be trained? What do directors actually do? These questions and more are answered in this accessibly written survey of the art of theatre direction. Its broad scope ranges across the theatres of both America and Europe, looking at practices from Stanislavski up to the present day.
Provides students and practitioners with historical context and the tools to think critically about directing
Contains a comprehensive range of perspectives and rare source material on directing, making this an essential resource for students of the subject
Simon Shepherd is very well respected in the field and the author of several bestselling textbooks
Simon Shepherd
Europe theatre William Shakespeare