Theatre Studies and Stage Direction

THE "STAGE DIRECTIONS" GUIDE TO WORKING BACK STAGE
Edited by Stephen Peithnian & Neil Offen

2000 176pp
0-325-00244-4 Paperback

A guide to working back stage. There is advice on: proper installation and maintenance of rope, rigging and curtains; safety guidelines for ladders and catwalks; construction and repair: the special needs of touring productions; special effects: creating effective teams; and more.

THE "STAGE DIRECTIONS" GUIDE TO SHAKESPEARE

Edited by Stephen Peithman & Neil Offen

2000 110pp

0-325-00233-9 Paperback

This guide offers practical advice on everything a regional, community or academic theatre needs to know when taking the plunge into a Shakespearean play, including: sensible advice on reasons to do (or not to do) Shakespeare: assessing your theatre group's abilities: and selecting a play.

THE "STAGE DIRECTIONS" GUIDE TO GETTING AND KEEPING YOUR AUDIENCE
Edited by Stephen Peithman & Neil Offen

1999 160pp
0-325-00113-8 Paperback

Theatre competes with many forms of entertainment for people's leisure time; so how does theatre attract and maintain the audience it needs? This book looks at the many ways of doing this, providing information on advertising, marketing arid promotion.

THE "STAGE DIRECTIONS" GUIDE TO DIRECTING
Edited by Stephen Peithman & Neil Offen

1999 168pp
0-325-00112-X Paperback

After a general overview of the director's role, this guide focuses on how the director shapes and steers a production. Veteran directors and actors from all levels of theatre offer their expertise on a range of topics, including selecting a suitable piece arid staging a big show with a small cast.

THE "STAGE DIRECTIONS" GUIDE TO PUBLICITY
Edited by Stephen Peithman & Neil Offen

1999 111pp
0-325-00082-4 Paperback

The key to getting people into a regional or community theatre is getting the word out about it. If the theatre doesn't have an extensive advertising budget, this guide is the answer. From photo calls and nevus releases to guerrilla marketing and subscriber communications, it caters for all needs.

THE "STAGE DIRECTIONS" GUIDE TO AUDITIONS
Edited by Stephen Peithman & Neil Offen

1998 126pp
0-325-00083-2 Paperback

This guide addresses the needs of actors who are auditioning and directors who are conducting the auditions. It includes steps to a successful audition, preparation, procedures, auditions and attitude, tips for holding auditions, making monologues, sight readings, and publicisinq auditions.

DRAMA & DIVERSITY
A Pluralistic Perspective for Educational Drama
Sharon Grade

2000 186pp
0-325-00262-2 Paperback

This study offers a pluralistic perspective demonstrating that we can work across the boundaries of race. class, gender, sexual orientation and ability in the field of drama and theatre practice. The text provides lesson plans. helping to build awareness and a respectful environment.

THE ACTOR'S GUIDE TO THE INTERNET
Rob Kozlowski

1999 136pp
0-325-00162-6 Paperback +CD-ROM

This introduction to the ins, outs and uploads of the Internet offers actors a vehicle for advancing their careers. Accompanied by a CD-ROM, topics covered include how to get online and search for specific Web sites, and what the best Web sites are for actors.

ACTING INTERACTIVE THEATRE
A Handbook
Gary Izzo

1998 223pp, forms
0-435-07038-X Paperback

This companion book to The Art of Play offers an insider's advice on how to hold workshops, rehearse and maintain an interactive production. Designed for the actor, director or teacher, this work provides step-by-step guidelines for creating a show.

THE PLAYWRIGHT'S SURVIVAL GUIDE
Keeping the Drama in Your Work and Out of Your Life
Gary Garrison

1999 134pp

0-325-00165-0 Paperback

THEATRE FOR COMMUNITY, CONFLICT & DIALOGUE
The "Hope Is Vital" Training Manual
Michael Rohd

1998 150pp
0-325-00002-6 Paperback

MUSEUM THEATRE
Communicating with Visitors Through Drama
Catherine Hughes

1998 152pp, illustrations
0-325-00056-5 Paperback

THE ART OF PLAY
The New Genre of Interactive Theatre
Gary Izzo

1997 272pp, illustrations
0-435-07036-3 Paperback

BOB FOSSE'S BROADWAY
Margery Beddow

1997 77pp
0-435-07002-9 Paperback

This show-by-show analysis of one of Broadway's pre-eminent American choreographers, Bob Fosse, is delivered by Fosse compatriot. dancer and road choreographer. Margery Beddow. The text contains accounts and photographs of shows including "Damn Yankees", "Chicago" and "Sweet Charity". 

FROM "ASSASSINS" TO "WEST SIDE STORY"
The Director's Guide to Musical Theatre
Scott Miller

1997 242pp
0-435-08699-5 Paperback

In this practical guide, New Line Theatre artistic director Scott Miller looks at 20 musicals from a director's point of view, with suggestions for anyone thinking of embarking upon such a production. The text includes discussions of "Gypsy", "Assassins" and "My Fair Lady" among others.

THE COSTUME DESIGNER'S HANDBOOK
A Complete Guide for Amateur and Professional Costume Designers
Rosemary Ingham & Liz Covey

1992 286pp, 8pp colour illustrations, 150 b&w photographs, drawings, charts
0-435-08607-3 Paperback

This guide provides advice on: how to read and analyse a play; plans for establishing a costume plot; insights into working with directors and other designers; resources for doing historical research: a discussion of the properties of colour; and sketching, drawing and drafting techniques.

CONVERSATIONS WITH CHOREOGRAPHERS
Svetlana Grody & Dorothy Lister

1997 236pp
0-435-08697-9 Paperback

A GUIDEBOOK FOR CREATING THREE-DIMENSIONAL THEATRE ART
Ann I. Carnaby

1997 256pp
0-435-07000-2 Paperback

HI CONCEPT - LO TECH
Theatre for Everyone in Any Place
Barbara Carlisle & Don Drapeau

1997 272pp
0-435-07001-0 Paperback

PLAYING DIRECTOR
Rick DesRochers

1997 74pp
0-435-08668-5 Paperback

REHEARSAL MANAGEMENT FOR DIRECTORS
David Alberts

1997 160pp
0-435-08665-0 Paperback

PLAYWRITING-IN-PROCESS
Thinking and Working Theatrically
Michael Wright

1997 208pp
0-435-07034-7 Paperback


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