{"product_id":"directing-your-heart-out-essays-for-authenticity-engagement-and-care-in-theatre-hardcover","title":"Directing Your Heart Out: Essays for Authenticity, Engagement, and Care in Theatre - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTom Dugdale\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA ground-floor guide to the practice and philosophy of directing that is open to all, including newcomers to the field. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrough a series of concise and engaging essays, \u003ci\u003eDirecting Your Heart Out\u003c\/i\u003e will inspire the next generation of theatre directors by encouraging them to approach the craft through instinct, compassion and the uninhibited expression of their own voice and vision. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach of the book's essays deals with a core principle of directing, such as strategies for directing text; facilitating productive discussion in rehearsals; absorbing criticism; and maintaining a positive work environment. Taken together, they serve as an effective introduction to the fundamentals of directing, or as provocative supplementary readings alongside traditional directing textbooks. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEn route, it references: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u0026gt; more than 20 directors and choreographers\u003cbr\u003e\u0026gt; major contemporary ensembles such as The Wooster Group, SITI Company and Back to Back Theatre\u003cbr\u003e\u0026gt; key terminology, such as objective, action, obstacle, realism and absurdism \u003cbr\u003e\u0026gt; over 12 plays, including a close-reading of a scene from \u003ci\u003eThe Seagull\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEncouraging an approach to directing that is grounded in self-empowerment and set out accessibly, this book opens up directing to the first-time director or student from a range of backgrounds, as well as the seasoned professional, who will benefit from the many revisionary, fresh perspectives.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTom Dugdale\u003c\/b\u003e is Assistant Professor of Theatre in the Department of Theatre, Film and Media Arts at Ohio State University, US, where he teaches directing, devising and acting. He has directed across the US and Europe, and his academic research interests include directing pedagogy, community-engaged practices and the intersection of theatre with health and science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.38 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 23, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52710355337523,"sku":"9781350339071","price":116.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/Qy9mODRoNldsY25ubTlxK3dqSGRIZz09.webp?v=1763489009","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/directing-your-heart-out-essays-for-authenticity-engagement-and-care-in-theatre-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}