{"product_id":"directing-amateur-musical-theatre-by-dom-ohanlon-9781350398757","title":"Directing Amateur Musical Theatre","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you choose a musical to direct that suits your amateur theatre group’s needs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you run an open and fair audition process and cast a show appropriately?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you design a rehearsal schedule to cover a large set of amateur performers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you work with amateur actors to achieve a level of professionalism in performance while maintaining the enjoyment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDirecting Amateur Musical Theatre\u003c\/em\u003e offers answers to all of these questions and many, many more.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDemystifying the pre-production process and auditions through to rehearsals and opening night, this book offers a roadmap for success for amateur directors everywhere. Rooted in the wide-ranging experience of a working practitioner who specialises in directing amateur musical theatre across various different formats, it details ways to stage different types of musical numbers, through to blocking and staging a scene, as well as how to approach a text and expanding the acting skills of a mixed-ability cast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConsidering the opportunities offered by different musicals, it equips you to direct shows ranging from the golden age through to more contemporary works with imaginative, sensitive and informed direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing practical advice and exercises that follow the life-cycle of a production, this book also includes helpful charts, diagrams, templates and tools that break down the fundamental elements of directing a musical in a digestible way that will appeal to first-time, as well as more experienced, directors looking to hone and refine their craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis invaluable handbook – the first to be published in the post-Covid landscape – will be invaluable to anyone with an interest in directing amateur musical theatre and would like to bring more to, and gain more from, the experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47430596755692,"sku":"9781350398757","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781350398757.jpg?v=1774558997","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/directing-amateur-musical-theatre-by-dom-ohanlon-9781350398757","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}