Notes from the Rehearsal Room: A Director's Process

By Nancy Meckler

Book Overview

Renowned theatre and film director Nancy Meckler delves into her hugely varied experiences in the rehearsal room and shares examples of tried-and-tested "tools" to bring a play to life. Meckler encourages you to interrogate, play, experiment and to use her methods as a starting point to begin creating your own unique directing toolkit and finding your own style. The examples are drawn from her experience directing a range of work from classic plays, including work by Chekhov, Brecht and Shakespeare, to new writing, including work by Pam Gems and Sam Shepard, and in a wide range of renowned theatres, including the RSC, National Theatre, Royal Court and a number of the UK's regional theatres. The author's approachable and relatable writing style enables an in-depth look into how she works with actors and the many ways in which she may approach a new project while also providing with a unique insight into her own wealth of experience over a remarkable career as an award-winning and internationally celebrated director.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1350282200
• ISBN13: 9781350282209
• Release Date: February 2023
• Publisher: Methuen Drama
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.1" x 7.7"