Directing Amateur Musical Theatre

Author : Dom O'Hanlon
Publisher : Methuen Drama
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2024-07-25
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781350398757

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Directing Amateur Musical Theatre by Dom O'Hanlon Pdf

How do you choose a musical to direct that suits your amateur theatre group's needs? How do you run an open and fair audition process and cast a show appropriately? How do you design a rehearsal schedule to cover a large set of amateur performers? How do you work with amateur actors to achieve a level of professionalism in performance while maintaining the enjoyment? Directing Amateur Musical Theatre offers answers to all of these questions and many, many more. Demystifying the pre-production process and auditions through to rehearsals and opening night, this book offers a roadmap for success for amateur directors everywhere. Rooted in the wide-ranging experience of a working practitioner who specialises in directing amateur musical theatre across various different formats, it details ways to stage different types of musical numbers, through to blocking and staging a scene, as well as how to approach a text and expanding the acting skills of a mixed-ability cast. Considering the opportunities offered by different musicals, it equips you to direct shows ranging from the golden age through to more contemporary works with imaginative, sensitive and informed direction. Featuring practical advice and exercises that follow the life-cycle of a production, this book also includes helpful charts, diagrams, templates and tools that break down the fundamental elements of directing a musical in a digestible way that will appeal to first-time, as well as more experienced, directors looking to hone and refine their craft. This invaluable handbook – the first to be published in the post-Covid landscape – will be invaluable to anyone with an interest in directing amateur musical theatre and would like to bring more to, and gain more from, the experience.

Author : Dom O'Hanlon
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-27
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781350398771

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Directing Amateur Musical Theatre by Dom O'Hanlon Pdf

How do you choose a musical to direct that suits your amateur theatre group's needs? How do you run an open and fair audition process and cast a show appropriately? How do you design a rehearsal schedule to cover a large set of amateur performers? How do you work with amateur actors to achieve a level of professionalism in performance while maintaining the enjoyment? Directing Amateur Musical Theatre offers answers to all of these questions and many, many more. Demystifying the pre-production process and auditions through to rehearsals and opening night, this book offers a roadmap for success for amateur directors everywhere. Rooted in the wide-ranging experience of a working practitioner who specialises in directing amateur musical theatre across various different formats, it details ways to stage different types of musical numbers, through to blocking and staging a scene, as well as how to approach a text and expanding the acting skills of a mixed-ability cast. Considering the opportunities offered by different musicals, it equips you to direct shows ranging from the golden age through to more contemporary works with imaginative, sensitive and informed direction. Featuring practical advice and exercises that follow the life-cycle of a production, this book also includes helpful charts, diagrams, templates and tools that break down the fundamental elements of directing a musical in a digestible way that will appeal to first-time, as well as more experienced, directors looking to hone and refine their craft. This invaluable handbook – the first to be published in the post-Covid landscape – will be invaluable to anyone with an interest in directing amateur musical theatre and would like to bring more to, and gain more from, the experience.

Author : Joe Deer
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2014-01-10
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781136246708

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Directing in Musical Theatre by Joe Deer Pdf

This comprehensive guide, from the author of Acting in Musical Theatre, will equip aspiring directors with all of the skills that they will need in order to guide a production from beginning to end. From the very first conception and collaborations with crew and cast, through rehearsals and technical production all the way to the final performance, Joe Deer covers the full range. Deer’s accessible and compellingly practical approach uses proven, repeatable methods for addressing all aspects of a production. The focus at every stage is on working with others, using insights from experienced, successful directors to tackle common problems and devise solutions. Each section uses the same structure, to stimulate creative thinking: Timetables: detailed instructions on what to do and when, to provide a flexible organization template Prompts and Investigations: addressing conceptual questions about style, characterization and design Skills Workshops: Exercises and ‘how-to’ guides to essential skills Essential Forms and Formats: Including staging notation, script annotation and rehearsal checklists Case Studies: Well-known productions show how to apply each chapter’s ideas Directing in Musical Theatre not only provides all of the essential skills, but explains when and how to put them to use; how to think like a director.

Author : Michael McCaffery
Publisher : Schirmer Trade Books
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : STANFORD:36105003284788

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Directing a Play by Michael McCaffery Pdf

This highly successful series has been revised and reprinted in new, exciting covers. The five titles work together to create all you need to know about how to present a production. Each expertly written book contains many creative ideas as well as essential information. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Author : Geoff Morris Michell
Publisher : Hyperion Books
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : IND:30000045663899

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Directing Amateur Theatre by Geoff Morris Michell Pdf

This is a handbook of detailed, practical production methods for the direction of amateur theatre. It sets out the qualities, skills and knowledge necessary for those who aspire to stage productions, ranging from drama groups to full scale musicals.

Author : Robert M. Boland,Paul M. Argentini
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1997-09-04
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781461669975

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Musicals! by Robert M. Boland,Paul M. Argentini Pdf

Musicals! is an illustrated sourcebook for total theatre training, emphasizing the director's role in the three main building blocks for mounting a performance: preparation, production, and performance. Boland and Argentini provide a comprehensive step-by-step theatre primer which will prove invaluable to musical directors, teachers, administrators, students, and actors. After the initial decisions are made, specific guidelines in preparing the stage picture, holding auditions and casting, and running the gamut of rehearsals are provided. Lighting, costumes, creating sets and scenery, and safety precautions are also discussed. The musical number and choreography are analyzed and defined, and advice on how to use color and solve multiple scene problems is given. With opening night approaching, a checklist of what must be done is enumerated and explained. The authors provide tips on publicity, running the box office, as well as the do's and don'ts of mounting the show and its final strike. Includes a glossary of theatrical terms, a selected bibliography, and recommended sources for scenic drops, costumes, and lighting equipment.

Author : Helen E. Sharman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2024-07-03
Category : Amateur theater
ISBN : 1350054801

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Directing Amateur Theatre by Helen E. Sharman Pdf

In the world of amateur theatre, the role of director is challenging and wide-ranging. You can face problems on any aspect of the production which you will be expected to solve. This book contains all the advice you will need to successfully direct and manage an amateur show.

Author : David Young
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2014-07-16
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781135857578

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How to Direct a Musical by David Young Pdf

How to Direct a Musical is a lively and practical guide to the seemingly overwhelming task of directing a musical. David Young brings to this handbook his extensive experience as a director of over 100 productions and more than 250 workshops in the US, China, Senegal and Brazil. Young takes a pragmatic, do-it-yourself approach, guiding the reader from planning to casting, rehearsal to opening night. Topics covered include script analysis, collaboration with designers, musical directors, choreographers and crew, eliminating lengthy pauses between scenes, dress rehearsals and curtain calls.

Author : James Laster
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2002-07-16
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780585385273

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So, You're the New Musical Director! by James Laster Pdf

So, You're the New Musical Director! is aimed at the person who has music training but little or no experience with musical theatre, the high school choral director with a degree in music education, or the actor participating in community theatre productions. It details the duties involved in directing a broadway musical, including overseeing singer and orchestra rehearsals and conducting the musical itself. The chapters follow the actual progression of a musical from a discussion of the production team's responsibilities to the final bow. Filled with photos, illustrations, and examples, So, You're the New Musical Director! is a comprehensive guide that no one involved in musical theatre should be without.

Author : Herbert D. Marshall
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-05
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780190222215

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Strategies for Success in Musical Theatre by Herbert D. Marshall Pdf

In Strategies for Success in Musical Theatre, veteran musical director and teacher Herbert Marshall provides an essential how-to guide for teachers or community members who find themselves in charge of music directing a show. Stepping off the podium, Marshall offers practical and often humorous real-world advice on managing auditions; organizing rehearsals; working with a choir, choreographer, and leads; how to run a sitzprobe, a technical rehearsal, and a dress rehearsal; how to manage the cast and crew energy for a successful opening night; and ways to end the experience on a high note for all involved. Throughout the book, Marshall emphasizes the importance of learning through performance and the beauty of a group united in a common goal. In doing so, he turns what can appear as a never-ending list of tasks and demand for specialized knowledge into a manageable, educational, and ultimately engaging and fun experience for all. Because the techniques in Marshall's book have been thoroughly workshopped and classroom tested, they are based in proven pedagogy and will be of particular use for the music director in acting as a teaching director: someone imparting theatrical knowledge to his or her cast and production staff. Marshall provides both extended and abbreviated timelines, flexible to fit any director's needs. Marshall's book is a greatly beneficial resource for music education students and teachers alike, giving an insightful glimpse into the range of possibilities within a music educator's career. Musicians and actors with varying levels of skill and experience will be able to grow simultaneously through Marshall's innovative teaching plans. Through collaborative techniques, steps in the book serve to educate both director and student. Thoroughly illustrated with charts, diagrams, and scores, Strategies for Success in Musical Theatre is an ideal companion for all who work with school and community based musical theater productions.

Author : Don Taylor
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2017-09-29
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781136789953

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Directing Plays by Don Taylor Pdf

First published in 1997. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Paul B. Crook
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2016-09-13
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781317364542

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The Art and Practice of Directing for Theatre by Paul B. Crook Pdf

The formation and communication of vision is one of the primary responsibilities of a director, before ever getting to the nuts and bolts of the process. The Art and Practice of Directing for Theatre helps the young director learn how to discover, harness, and meld the two. Providing both a practical and theoretical foundation for directors, this book explores how to craft an artistic vision for a production, and sparks inspiration in directors to put their learning into practice. This book includes: Guidance through day-to-day aspects of directing, including a director’s skillset and tools, script analysis, and rehearsal structure. Advice on collaborating with production teams and actors, building communication skills and tools, and integrating digital media into these practices. Discussion questions and practical worksheets covering script analysis, blocking, and planning rehearsals, with downloadable versions on a companion website.

Author : Helen Sharman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1408103532

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Directing Amateur Theatre by Helen Sharman Pdf

Author : Stephen Unwin
Publisher : Nick Hern Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9781854597793

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So You Want to be a Theatre Director? by Stephen Unwin Pdf

A hands-on, step-by-step guide to directing plays--by one of Britain's leading theatre directors.

Author : Lloyd Anton Frerer
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1996-01-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0844259020

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Directing for the Stage by Lloyd Anton Frerer Pdf

Explores the rudiment's of the theatre director's role by going through the various phases of a theatrical production; Script analysis - Audience reaction - Staging crowd scenes - Rehearsals - Directing the musical - Directing the motion picture.