{"product_id":"changing-direction-a-practical-approach-to-directing-actors-in-film-and-theatre-9781138490826","title":"Changing Direction A Practical Approach to Directing Actors in Film and Theatre","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe second edition of this elegant and accessible primer offers a helpful reference and resource for directing actors in film, television, and theatre, useful to both directors and actors alike. Combining underlying theory with dozens of exercises designed to reveal the actor''s craft, Lenore DeKoven discusses constructing the throughline, analyzing the script, character needs, the casting and rehearsal processes, film vs. theatre procedures, as well as the actor and the camera. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDistilling difficult concepts to their simplest form, DeKoven explains how to accurately capture and portray human behaviour, offering creative solutions to issues she has encountered or anticipated after decades of experience. Excerpts from interviews with acclaimed actors offer insight on their work with directors, what inspires them, and what they really want from the director. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis second edition incorporates the film \u003ci\u003eMoonlight \u003c\/i\u003e(2016, Barry Jenkins) as a contemporary pr\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The updated edition of \u003ci\u003eChanging Direction\u003c\/i\u003e is an even more lucid, useful guide for directors, performers, and spectators drawn to the craft of acting. Lenore DeKoven has distilled decades of rich experience—as both a creator and a teacher—into an accessible book that illuminates text, subtext, collaboration, and the recreation of human behavior.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—Annette Insdorf, Professor of Film; Author of\u003ci\u003e Cinematic Overtures: How to Read Opening Scenes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The essence of Lenore's distinctive methods, developed over many years, can be found in the pages of this excellent, clearly written book.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—Ang Lee, Director, \u003ci\u003eCrouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e (2000), \u003ci\u003eBrokeback Mountain\u003c\/i\u003e (2005), \u003ci\u003eLife of Pi\u003c\/i\u003e (2012)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Lenore DeKoven says in her introduction to her book, \u003ci\u003eChanging Direction\u003c\/i\u003e, that ‘everyone wants to be in show business.’ Well I am, but I've never wanted to direct. After reading Lenore's book, I may reconsider my career choice.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—Edward Asner, Actor\/Producer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I was one of the many people who, over the years, asked Lenore to write her book, and finally she has. It's a thrill to read, as well as a reminder of her great gift—her deep understanding of drama, directing, actors, everyday life, and most importantly her wealth of experience and huge heart. I will draw from this every time I work.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—Kimberly Peirce, Writer\/Director of \u003ci\u003eBoys Don't Cry\u003c\/i\u003e (1999), \u003ci\u003eStop-Loss \u003c\/i\u003e(2008); Former student of Lenore DeKoven\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Lenore DeKoven has written a great book for the director searching for practical advice on the techniques of directing actors. Her work as a teacher has already affected a generation of young filmmakers. One would be hard-pressed to find a more comprehensive and clear approach to working with actors.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—Bette Gordon, Director; Professor of Professional Practice, Film, School of the Arts, Columbia University\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book is much needed on the shelves for students and individuals interested in directing actors for film and theatre. Very few books offer this approach with such specific and practical steps laid out in detail, step by step.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—Sheldon Schiffer, Professor of Communication, Georgia State University\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The updated edition of \u003ci\u003eChanging Direction\u003c\/i\u003e is an even more lucid, useful guide for directors, performers, and spectators drawn to the craft of acting. Lenore DeKoven has distilled decades of rich experience—as both a creator and a teacher—into an accessible book that illuminates text, subtext, collaboration, and the recreation of human behavior.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—Annette Insdorf, Professor of Film; Author of\u003ci\u003e Cinematic Overtures: How to Read Opening Scenes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The essence of Lenore's distinctive methods, developed over many years, can be found in the pages of this excellent, clearly written book.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—Ang Lee, Director, \u003ci\u003eCrouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e (2000), \u003ci\u003eBrokeback Mountain\u003c\/i\u003e (2005), \u003ci\u003eLife of Pi\u003c\/i\u003e (2012)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Lenore DeKoven says in her introduction to her book, \u003ci\u003eChanging Direction\u003c\/i\u003e, that ‘everyone wants to be in show business.’ Well I am, but I've never wanted to direct. After reading Lenore's book, I may reconsider my career choice.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—Edward Asner, Actor\/Producer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I was one of the many people who, over the years, asked Lenore to write her book, and finally she has. It's a thrill to read, as well as a reminder of her great gift—her deep understanding of drama, directing, actors, everyday life, and most importantly her wealth of experience and huge heart. I will draw from this every time I work.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—Kimberly Peirce, Writer\/Director of \u003ci\u003eBoys Don't Cry\u003c\/i\u003e (1999), \u003ci\u003eStop-Loss \u003c\/i\u003e(2008); Former student of Lenore DeKoven\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Lenore DeKoven has written a great book for the director searching for practical advice on the techniques of directing actors. Her work as a teacher has already affected a generation of young filmmakers. One would be hard-pressed to find a more comprehensive and clear approach to working with actors.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—Bette Gordon, Director; Professor of Professional Practice, Film, School of the Arts, Columbia University\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book is much needed on the shelves for students and individuals interested in directing actors for film and theatre. Very few books offer this approach with such specific and practical steps laid out in detail, step by step.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—Sheldon Schiffer, Professor of Communication, Georgia State University\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. The Actor and Training\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. The Actor's Vocabulary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. The Text and the Throughline\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Anaylsis of Script\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. The Character Outline\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. The Casting Process\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8. The Rehearsal Process\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9. The Actor and the Camera\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10. Film and Theatre: Differences and Similarities\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e11. What do the Actors Say?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e12. Tips to the Director\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix: Additional Exercises for Workshop or Class\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix: Suggested Reading and Viewing\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52090802078039,"sku":"9781138490826","price":36.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138490826.jpg?v=1762273516","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/changing-direction-a-practical-approach-to-directing-actors-in-film-and-theatre-9781138490826","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}