Directing for Stage and Screen / Edition 1

by J. Stanley, M. Monta

Overview

If directing dramatic productions interests you, this book is a basic guide to show you know to apply the principles of directing to any dramatic medium - stage, television, or film. The authors, who have worked in all three media, illustrated how the principles of one medium relate to the other two.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780230601376
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan US
Publication date:	12/15/2007
Edition description:	2008
Pages:	248
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.02(d)

About the Author

Marian F. Monta is Professor of Theatre-TV-Film at the University of Texas-Pan America. Jack R. Stanley is Professor of Theatre-TV-Film at the University of Texas-Pan America.

Table of Contents

Directing and Style * What about the Script? * What Is the Role of the Actor? * What Is Composition? * What Is Picturization? * Movement *Idea, Rhythm, Pace and Tempo * What Is Blocking? * What about Organization? * What about Rehearsing? * That's a Wrap!

Editorial Reviews

For decades, university theatre/drama programs have taught directing focused solely on the techniques and traditions of the stage. Conversely, TV/Film programs have focused on the technical aspects of directing for film and television but ignored the dynamics of the actor/director relationship so important in the theatre. To prepare the next generation of directors, academic training programs should now focus on the directing skills needed to succeed in theatre, television, and film. Directing for Stage and Screen is a much needed textbook that provides the basic directing tools required in all three areas and should serve as a valuable resource for today’s professors as well as future directors. Well balanced and accessible.”—Nick Reid, San Diego State University

“This is a great resource for undergraduate students in both theatre and film. This text provides a really clear and comprehensive guide for the practical aspects of Theatre/film/TV. It is for people who want to get jobs, and those who want to know how it is done in the real world.”—Linda Donahue, Texas Tech University

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