Directing for the Theater

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Craig Johnson

Күн бұрын

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@AnnaLouiseFrampton-gy6ir 7 ай бұрын

Thankyou for sharing this with us all it's a really interesting bit of knoloage

@Craig4604 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad you found it useful.

@markdkberry Ай бұрын

great insights, thankyou. I did wonder if many directors came from stage managing and so that answers that, but today are many directors also playwrights? I am a playwright and find I have to strip a lot of directing stuff out of my plays when finalising the scripts.

@Craig4604 Ай бұрын

Yes, we went from no stage directions in classical theater, to extremely descriptive comments (even outside of GBS), and now we're back closer to minimalism. Me, I wouldn't mind a few more signposts from current playwrights. I can imagine the world a little more vividly. Also: I don't know that we've had much of an uptick in writers who also direct their work--I like multitaskers, so welcome aboard. Thanks for the comment...and for watching!

@MrHambone43 3 жыл бұрын

That was absolutely great, Craig! Not only did I learn a lot, but I was totally entertained. Side note: I saw several productions directed by William Ball at ACT in San Francisco in 1967. As a Navy enlisted man, I had a military discount. My tickets - and they were excellent seats - were $1.40!

@Craig4604 3 жыл бұрын

Wow--can't beat those ticket prices! Thanks for watching the video!

@EdmundAlynJones Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video. I love the breadth and depth. You are appreciated.

@ceciliamolina8190 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much teacher. You are awesome!

@Craig4604 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much--really appreciate the support!

@Malade-imaginaire 9 ай бұрын

Wonderful thank you, I learned a lot! Are there books or any other materials you would recommend to continue learning about these topics?

@Craig4604 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment, appreciate the kind words. Three readable directing books with different, but useful perspectives: Tips: Ideas for Directors (Jon Jory); Notes on Directing (Hauser & Reich); The Director's Craft (Katie Mitchell). Enjoy!

@Peachy1024 Ай бұрын

this video was really awesome! i’m a high school student who wants to pursue theatre directing as a career and finding free resources about that has been a MISSION. this was super helpful and i will definitely be rewatching it while assistant directing the outsiders at my old middle school this year! 🫶

@Craig4604 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment. Glad it was helpful. The three books I listed in the description have been helpful to me. Best wishes on The Outsiders.