Authoring Performance : The Director in Contemporary Theatre

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Explores evolution of director's creative authorial role.

If you're fascinated by the evolving dynamics of theatre, specifically in the roles behind the curtain, this book will be a rewarding read. It delves into the concept of the director not just as an interpreter but as a creator, shaping the theatre landscape. It's an intellectual journey redefining boundaries between the playwright and director, sure to resonate with enthusiasts of theatrical innovation.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Authoring Performance : The Director in Contemporary Theatre

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ISBN: 9780230120181
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Date of Publication: 2011-11-16
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Art, History, Theater
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A historical, theoretical, and comparative study of the emergence of the director-as-author phenomenon, posing questions of authorship and redefining the relationship between 'playwright' and the director-playwright.
 

Explores evolution of director's creative authorial role.

If you're fascinated by the evolving dynamics of theatre, specifically in the roles behind the curtain, this book will be a rewarding read. It delves into the concept of the director not just as an interpreter but as a creator, shaping the theatre landscape. It's an intellectual journey redefining boundaries between the playwright and director, sure to resonate with enthusiasts of theatrical innovation.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.