The Director's Vision: Play Direction from Analysis to Production

The Director's Vision is a dynamic, practical text that focuses equally on the art of interpretation and on problem-solving. Catron helps students develop an organized, step-by-step methodology from play analysis through performance. Practical focus: Catron deftly combines abstract ideas about directing with concrete strategies on preparing for production, auditions, casting, and rehearsals. Comprehensive scope: Included are important topics such as in-depth play analysis, directorial responsibilities and ethics, leadership techniques, how to work with actors, and problem-solving. Exercises: End-of-chapter exercises help students digest what they ve read and get actively involved in the craft of directing. Quotes and illustrations: Thoughts from well-known directors, actors, and writers appear throughout the book, providing motivation, insight, and perspective. Abundant photographs and diagrams offer effective, dynamic examples of concepts.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

I. INTRODUCTORY CONCEPTS

1. Developing Your Directorial Vision 2. The Director s Functions and Responsibilities

II. PLAY ANALYSIS

3. Introduction to Play Analysis 4. Plot: How a Play Is Constructed 5. Character: The People of the Play 6. Thought: The Meaning of the Play 7. Diction: The Language of the Play 8. Music: The Sounds of a Play 9. Spectacle: The Visual Aspects of Production

III. PREPARING FOR PRODUCTION

10. The Prompt Book 11. Auditions 12. Casting 13. Planning the Rehearsal Schedule

IV. REHEARSING THE PRODUCTION

14. Working with Actors, Part One: Guidelines for Rehearsals 15. Working with Actors, Part Two: Developing Character 16. The Floor Plan 17. Blocking the Play, Part One: Principles 18. Blocking, Part Two: Techniques 19. Rhythm, Tempo, and Pace 20. Working with Actors, Part Three: Problem-Solving

Appendix A: Royalties, Permissions, and Play Publisher Leasing Agents

Appendix B: Names, Addresses, and Descriptions of Play Publisher Leasing Agents