{"product_id":"the-stage-directors-prompt-book-a-guide-to-creating-and-using-the-stage-directors-most-powerful-rehearsal-and-production-tool-paperback","title":"The Stage Director's Prompt Book: A Guide to Creating and Using the Stage Director's Most Powerful Rehearsal and Production Tool - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLeslie Ferreira\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Stage Director's Prompt Book\u003c\/em\u003e is a step-by-step, detailed guide on how to create a practical and powerful rehearsal and performance tool-the director's prompt book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA prompt book is a coordinating and organizational tool for the stage director. This book systematizes the creative process the director uses to analyze and interpret a play and coordinates all director-related rehearsal and production activities into a single, self-contained interpretive and organizational system. This book guides the director through the necessary steps and stages of creating and using a prompt book-from play analysis and interpretation, through the formation of a dynamic and theatrical director's vision, to a unique method of physicalizing a play in production. A prompt book of a one-act play is included in the book as a complete example of the system. Such techniques as redlining, color coding and creating a three-column left-hand page are vividly illustrated for readers, allowing them to assemble their own prompt books. In a clear and example-driven format, \u003ci\u003eThe Stage Director's Prompt Book\u003c\/i\u003e offers a system of directorial interpretation that takes the director through a series of point-by point instructions to construct a strong, effective and creative instrument for success.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the undergraduate and graduate student of theatre directing, stage management and producing courses, along with aspiring professional directors, this book provides an interactive and intuitive approach to personalize the stage directing experience and assemble a graphically dynamic and creative director's prompt book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeslie Ferreira\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor Emeritus and former Chair of the Theater Arts Department and Producing Director of the Theatre Academy at Los Angeles City College. He is one of the most awarded directors in the history of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival with over 20 national production awards, as well as the \u003ci\u003eFaculty Fellowship in Directing\u003c\/i\u003e for Outstanding Achievement as a Teaching Artist, the \u003ci\u003eExcellence in Theatre Education Award \u003c\/i\u003eand the prestigious \u003ci\u003eGold Medallion\u003c\/i\u003e for his contributions to the teaching and producing of theatre. As a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers, he has worked professionally as a stage director for over 40 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.31 x 10 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 27, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42120579580039,"sku":"9780367861087","price":74.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/f0941be21030773a9cf7dc1addc40a57.webp?v=1732548145","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-stage-directors-prompt-book-a-guide-to-creating-and-using-the-stage-directors-most-powerful-rehearsal-and-production-tool-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}