Description:
Theatre Directing in South Africa: Skills and inspirations is a user-friendly introduction to the role of the theatre director and the concept of stage-craft presented in a way that is easy to understand. It is written for those who are stepping into the role of director for the first time, or those who feel thy need a refresher course and new inspirations. The book includes interviews with ten contemporary South African directors, exploringg their journeys into theatre and how they came to find themselves in the directing chair. Interviewed South African directors include: Brett Bailey, Neil Coppen, Lara Foot, Mpumelelo Paul Grootboom, Greg Homan, Amy Jephta, Prince Lamla, Zinzi Princess Mhlongo and others.