Script Analysis for Actors, Directors, and Designers

By James Thomas and James Thomas

Book Overview

Based on the premise that plays are objects of study in and of themselves, Script Analysis for Actors, Directors, and Designers, teaches a traditional system of classifications that examines the written part of a play, excluding such considerations as performance, scenery, or costuming. This book applies directly to the experience of theatrical production; students will immediately be able to relate the concepts and procedures they learn to their artistic work. The author's procedural method is detailed and precise. The parts of a play are learned progressively, which fosters an understanding of the concept of artistic unity. Examples are clear and comprehensive. Actors, directors, and designers will benefit from end-of-chapter questions and summaries meant to stimulate their creative process as they engage in production work. An updated appendix includes introductions to additional critical theories in widest use today. Examples from contemporary theatre, including three plays written since 1990, bring this edition completely up-to-date.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0240803361
• ISBN13: 9780240803364
• Release Date: November 1998
• Publisher: Focal Press
• Length: 215 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

Good but a little long winded and confusing

It is long winded because it is comprehensive and will be a great deal of help once I am done. But it will take time. It is confusing because I am a little confused at one part "The seed". The author did not specify if the seed of a play is always about the point of view of idealism. But I have an inkling that is not because all plays are different and I suppose they have different main points. This book clears up the definitions in drama (which are all too often confusing) It also cover fallacies that readers of plays often make, thereby impeding correct understanding of a play. The rest of the chapters cover theme, super-objective, formalist analysis and etc. It will be invaluable to those who are poor in script analysis and probably unseen prose. (I really hope so because my school is so inept) This book is not for the simple-minded. My brain was numb after the four hours I sat reading and taking down notes. I am going to continue because my stupid literature and drama teachers in my school is doing squat! By: A secondary 2 student, age 14

Insightful

This book is very informative, insightful & wise. Just what I needed to further my knowledge and skill!