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.