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Devising and Directing for the Theatre: A Practitioner's Guide to Creating Original Performances

Billy Peterson

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Published in Inventing The Truth (NHB Modern Plays): Devising And Directing For The Theatre (Nick Hern Books)

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Devising and directing for the theatre is a challenging and rewarding experience. It requires a combination of creativity, technical skill, and interpersonal skills. This book is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to create your own original theatre productions.

Inventing the Truth (NHB Modern Plays): Devising and Directing for the Theatre (Nick Hern Books)

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Chapter 1: The Initial Idea

The first step in devising a new theatre production is to come up with an idea. This can be inspired by anything from a personal experience to a current event. Once you have an idea, you need to develop it into a concept. This means thinking about the themes, characters, and story that you want to explore.

Chapter 2: The Development Process

Once you have a concept, you need to start developing it into a script. This can be done through a variety of methods, such as improvisation, writing, and research. It is important to be flexible and open to change during this process.

Chapter 3: The Rehearsal Process

Once you have a script, you need to start rehearsing it with your actors. This is a crucial step in the process of creating a theatre production. It is important to be patient and supportive during this time.

Chapter 4: The Performance

The final step in the process of creating a theatre production is the performance. This is when all of your hard work comes together. It is important to be prepared and confident on the night of the performance.

Devising and directing for the theatre is a challenging but rewarding experience. This book has provided you with the knowledge and skills you need to create your own original theatre productions.