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Overview

In 1987, British Director Frank Hauser quietly handed twelve pages of typewritten notes to his apprentice, American Russell Reich. The notes‹gathered over a long career and polished to a sharp edge‹documented the teachings and directions that Hauser shared privately with a host of theatrical and cinematic figures, including Sir Alec Guinness, Richard Burton, Sir Ian McKellen, Dame Judi Dench, Kevin Spacey, and many others who called Hauser their director, mentor, teacher, or boss.

Now, the former student has expanded and enhanced his mentor’s private notes into a book-length format suitable for anyone searching for the timeless gems of the director’s craft. Drawing on years of training, decades of experience, and the distilled wisdom of leading practitioners, Notes on Directing is filled with enduring good advice expressed in assertive, no-nonsense language. More than a “how-to,” this is a tool for directors looking to better translate the page to the stage‹or to the screen. With one hundred and thirty directives supported with explanatory commentary, helpful examples, and rare quotes, this deceptively slim volume has the impact of a privileged apprenticeship to a great master.

Whether you are a student or a professional, a playgoer, moviegoer, or enthusiast, Notes on Directing provides a thrilling glimpse into the hidden process of creating a live, shared experience.

 

 

AUTHOR BIOS:

FRANK HAUSER is a retired freelance director living in London. Born in Wales in 1922, he attended Oxford University during the 1940s; worked as a drama producer for the BBC; and, in 1956, formed the Meadow Players at Oxford. He was Director of the Oxford Playhouse for seventeen years and directed frequently in London and New York. In 1968, he received the award of Commander of the Order of the British Empire (C.B.E.), one of the most prestigious honors given by the Queen of England.

 

RUSSELL REICH is a writer and creative director living in New York City.  Born in 1963, he served as visiting artist-in-residence at Harvard University, artistic associate at Circle Repertory Company in New York, and member of the Circle Rep Director’s Lab.

Editorial Reviews

AMERICAN THEATRE magazine
Sophisticated... terrific... full of surprising interests and quirky delights... like sitting down for sherry with a slightly dotty, rather wicked and very droll Oxford don.
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CHOICE magazine
The most sensible and practical work on directing on the bookshelf. One cannot help but ask, 'Why didn't I think of that?' or 'Where was this book when I started my career?' This book has such wonderful insights it will benefit anyone interested in directing or play going in general. Summing up: Essential."
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THEATREMANIA
provocative...witty...refreshing. The authors are erudite but never pretentious; their shared point of view is supremely humane; their prose has a lucidity, even elegance, that is unknown among contemporary American how-to books.
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In the late 1980s, Hauser, former director of the Oxford Playhouse, Oxford, U.K., gave his original "notes on directing" to then-apprentice Reich, now a writer and creative director. This volume collects Hauser's wisdom and experience and is supplemented by Reich's observations of Hauser at work. Sprinkled throughout are highly useful bits of advice from some of the greatest playwrights, directors, and actors of the 20th century, including Alec Guiness, Richard Burton, and Kevin Spacey. The result is a thoroughly enjoyable and thought-provoking look at the directing process "intended to be used not simply as a `how to,' but as a tool." Read straight through, it roughly follows the rehearsal process, "addressing a director's concerns in the general order they are likely to arise." The notes are numbered, and some provide cross references, allowing the reader to pursue a theme from point to point within the process. An index provides references to specific concerns, and appendixes include exercises for actors and an annotated list of suggested readings. Equally insightful for directors and actors, whether experienced or novice, this slim volume is essential for all performing arts/theater collections-and it's endorsed by Dame Judi Dench and Sir Ian McKellen.-Laura A. Ewald, Murray State Univ. Lib., KY Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
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Understanding that the art of directing is the art of getting the best out of people, veterans Hauser and Reich have subtitled their Notes on Directing "130 Lessons in Leadership from the Director's Chair." Some of my favorites: Introduce bad news with "and" not "but." That is, "The costume looks great, and when you keep your hat up, we can see your gorgeous face." Anger is always preceded by pain. "When an actor jumps to angry choices, look back together for the moment when the hurt occurs because that is what is more important -- and more interesting." Every Object Tells (quoting Romulus Linney): "Everything on the set should be used up, burned up, blown up, destroyed, or otherwise completely chemically altered over the course of the story or else it didn't belong there to begin with." And one that could be a mantra for every overburdened parent: Assume that everyone is in a permanent state of catatonic terror. "This will help you approach the impossible state of infinite patience and benevolence that actors and others expect of you." Full of clear-headed advice, this slender volume communicates more than a shelf of self-help books. What words speak more directly to human drama -- whether on the stage or in the bedroom -- than #65 and #70: Never, NEVER bully... and Please, PLEASE be decisive? --Sheri Holman

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780802717085
  • Publisher: Walker & Company
  • Publication date: 9/2/2008
  • Edition description: Reprint
  • Pages: 160
  • Sales rank: 220,851
  • Product dimensions: 4.90 (w) x 7.70 (h) x 0.60 (d)

Meet the Author

Frank Hauser, now deceased, formed the Meadow Players at Oxford University in 1956 and served as Director of Productions at the Oxford Playhouse for seventeen years, during which many of his productions were seen in London and New York. In 1968 he received the award of Commander of the British Empire (CBE), one of the most prestigious honors granted by the queen. Russell Reich is a creative director and lives in New York. He served as visiting artist in residence at Harvard University and artistic associate at the Circle Repertory Company in New York, and was a member of the Circle Rep Directors Lab.

Table of Contents

Preface
Notes on Notes on Directing
More Notes on Notes on Directing
Understanding the Script
The Director's Role
Casting
First Read-Through
Rehearsal Rules
Building Blocks
Talking to Actors
Getting a Laugh
Elements of Staging
Last Tips
Epilogue
Appendix I: The What Game
Appendix II: Friends & Enemies
Appendix III: Simplicity, Variety, and Clarity
Appendix IV: Meaning It
Appendix V: Recommended Reading
Index

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    I felt compeled to respond to the book, Notes on Directing. I cannot imagine a goldmine that is all gold nuggets and no rock but that is exactly what this book is. Though I have been a director for many years, I found Notes on Directing to be absolutely stuffed with priceless information, tips and techniques that I cannot wait to put into practice. When I found a tip that I had already been using (which fortunately was pretty frequent), I felt validated in my own techniques. As far as I'm concerned, Notes on Directing should be treated as scripture by anyone interested in mounting a production. Multiple bravos! I will cherish this book and read it again and again.

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