Directing for the stage

What is the role of a director? Tyrannical dictator or creative persuader? Why does the audience matter when interpreting a play?

How do you get the best out of actors and what do they expect from you?

This book addresses the key questions surrounding this venerable and yet often invisible craft, offering practical guidance on the crucial moments of creating a stage production, including budgeting, auditions, rehearsals, opening night and beyond.