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Art of Dramatic Writing: Its Basis in the Creative Interpretation of Human Motives by Lajos Egri Staff Pick If you begged me to give you the title of one "how-to" book on the topic of screenwriting and wouldn't give up until I told you, then it would have to be this classic introduction to the craft. Often used as a textbook in screenwriting classes, Lajos... (read more) List Price $15.00 Your price: $4.95 Used - Trade Paper 
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Notes on Directing: 130 Lessons in Leadership from the Director's Chair by Frank Hauser Publisher Comments At last in paperback, the brilliant primer on directing for film and theater that Dame Judi Dench calls “a gem—witty and full of insight.” Five years ago, Frank Hauser, a retired director, and Russell Reich, his former student, co... (read more) Your price: $15.00 New - Trade Paper
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MS-Directing Shakespeare: Women Direct Shakespeare by Elizabeth Schafer Publisher Comments In this engaging and lively book, Elizabeth Shafer captures a sense of the creative world of women directing Shakespeare. She explores the works of such prestigious directors as Joan Littlewood, actress and director Dame Judi Dench, Gale Edwards, and... (read more) List Price $61.25 Your price: $5.95 Used - Hardcover
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Costume Designer's Handbook: A Complete Guide for Amateur and Professional Costume Designers by Rosemary Ingham Publisher Comments Newly revised and updated, The Costume Designer's Handbook is now more comprehensive than ever and is the backbone of any costume designer's library since its original publication in 1983. Features of this new edition include: a foreword by Arvin Brown... (read more) List Price $40.00 Your price: $11.95 Used - Trade Paper
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How to Direct a Play: A Masterclass in Comedy, Tragedy, Farce, Shakespeare, New Plays, Opera, Musicals by Braham Murray Publisher Comments Written by an expert on the subject, this is a complete guide to directing every genre of play, from comedy to Shakespeare, farce to Greek tragedy (not forgetting musicals and opera)—this is advice straight from the horse's mouth. With special... (read more) Your price: $28.95 New - Trade Paper
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How to Start Your Own Theater Company by Reginald Nelson Publisher Comments With advice and instruction from an experienced actor and theater director, this pragmatic, authoritative guide imparts backstage know-how for wouldbe playhouse practitioners on everything from fundraising and finding a space to selecting plays and... (read more) Your price: $16.95 New - Trade Paper
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Improvisation for the Theater 3RD Edition by Viola Spolin Publisher Comments Viola Spolin's improvisational techniques changed the very nature and practice of modern theater. The first two editions of Improvisation for the Theater sold more than one hundred thousand copies and inspired actors, directors, teachers, and writers in... (read more) List Price $22.95 Your price: $15.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Art of Voice Acting - With CD (4TH 11 Edition) by James Alburger Publisher Comments The Art of Voice Acting is a must read if you are serious about a profession in voice over and looking to maximize your efforts for success in the business.... (read more) List Price $29.95 Your price: $15.00 Used - Trade Paper
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The Playwright's Guidebook: An Insightful Primer on the Art of Dramatic Writing by Stuart Spencer Publisher Comments An accessible, contemporary guide to the art of dramatic writing During the ten years that Stuart Spencer has taught playwriting, he has struggled to find an effective playwriting handbook for his courses. Although most of the currently popular handbooks... (read more) List Price $17.00 Your price: $7.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Backwards and Forwards: A Technical Manual for Reading Plays by David Ball Publisher Comments This guide to playreading for students and practitioners of both theater and literature complements, rather then contradicts or repeats, traditional methods of literary analysis of scripts. Ball developed his method during his work as Literary Director... (read more) List Price $17.95 Your price: $5.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Stanislavski and the Actor (98 Edition) by Jean Benedetti Publisher Comments In Stanislavski and the Actor, Stanislavski scholar and biographer Jean Bendetti has recovered materials that can stand as a final, last work by the great director and teacher. In this volume readers will find the first English text of Stanislavski s... (read more) List Price $25.95 Your price: $14.00 Used - Trade Paper
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In Contact with the Gods? by Maria M Delgado Publisher Comments Rarely has the private world of the director in the rehearsal room been so frankly and entertainingly opened. In addition to the art and craft of directing, they discuss: multiculturalism; the 'classical' repertoire; theatre companies and institutions... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $14.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Stanislavsky and Female Actors: Women in Stanislavsky's Life and Art by Maria Ignatieva Publisher Comments "Every single artistic endeavor in Stanislavsky's life was achieved in close collaboration with female partners. First, it was his own mother, Elizaveta Alekseyeva, who shaped his personality, and encouraged his exploration of theatre. Then it was his... (read more) List Price $28.00 Your price: $26.95 Google eBooks - Electronic
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Stage Directing: A Director's Itinerary by Michael Wainstein Publisher Comments With Stage Directing: A Director's Itinerary, the student of theatrical directing now has a step-by-step guide to directing a production, from choosing a play to opening night. Unlike other directing textbooks, this practical guidebook provides... (read more) Your price: $40.95 New - Trade Paper
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Play Direction's Survival Kit (95 Edition) by James W. Rodgers Publisher Comments This expansive guide covers the where, when, and how for every step of school play production, including play selection and adaptation, auditions, casting and dealing with disappointed students, budgeting, coaching actors, setting up a production team... (read more) List Price $29.95 Your price: $15.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Directing - a Handbook for Emerging Theatre Directors by Rob Swain Publisher Comments The theatre director is one of the most critical roles in a successful drama company, yet there are no formal qualifications required for entry into this profession. This practical guide for emerging theatre directors answers all the key questions from... (read more) Your price: $19.49 Adobe Digital Editions - Electronic
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Producing Theatre: A Comprehensive Legal and Business Guide by Donald C. Farber Publisher Comments For the professional and student here is a basic guide to raising money, obtaining rights and bringing a play to the stage. Appendices include actual examples of commonly used legal forms and contracts. .,."likely to remain for some time to come the... (read more) Your price: $23.25 New - Trade Paper
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The Playwright's Process: Learning the Craft from Today's Leading Dramatists by Buzz Mclaughlin Publisher Comments This guide aims to teach the reader the craft of writing and producing stagerama. The book covers such topics as script format, arranging readings,ontacting agents, and getting a full production. How to build a good plot,nd producing a piece that will... (read more) Your price: $14.99 Google eBooks - Electronic
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Fundamentals of Play Directing by Alexander Dean Publisher Comments This thorough, detailed introduction to modern stage directing focuses on fundamentals, with an emphasis on the director's interaction with actors. The material is organized in a clear, step-by-step teaching format, from explanations to demonstrations... (read more) List Price $123.45 Your price: $39.00 Used - Hardcover
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Wig Making and Styling: A Complete Guide for Theatre & Film by Martha Ruskai Publisher Comments Top off that costume with the perfect accoutrement with this first real guide to creating and styling costume wigs. No longer will you need to comb through old references on hairstyles of different time periods, Wig Making and Styling contains everything... (read more) Your price: $51.95 New - Trade Paper
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