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By the founder of the famous American Conservatory Theatre (A.C.T.) in San Francisco - a candid account of his working method as a director. A Sense of Direction represents a life's work in directing. William Ball engages his audience in a wide-ranging discussion of the director's process, from first reading through to opening night. An informative, insightful, and often astonishingly clear look at the the process of making theatre. 'It should be on every young director's reading list... Highly recommended for both academic and public library collections' Choice 'Ball's observations, rooted in experience, wisdom and common sense, leap from the page to an experienced director's heart, stomach and mind' Theatre Journal
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A Sense of Direction, William Ball
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- Released
- 1984
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- Title
- A Sense of Direction
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Ball
- Publisher
- Drama Publishers
- Released
- 1984
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN10
- 0896760820
- ISBN13
- 9780896760820
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, Art, References & Manuals, Theater, Theatre & Dance, Filmthema, Film, Required Reading
- Rating
- 4.1 out of 5
- Description
- By the founder of the famous American Conservatory Theatre (A.C.T.) in San Francisco - a candid account of his working method as a director. A Sense of Direction represents a life's work in directing. William Ball engages his audience in a wide-ranging discussion of the director's process, from first reading through to opening night. An informative, insightful, and often astonishingly clear look at the the process of making theatre. 'It should be on every young director's reading list... Highly recommended for both academic and public library collections' Choice 'Ball's observations, rooted in experience, wisdom and common sense, leap from the page to an experienced director's heart, stomach and mind' Theatre Journal