First published in 1997. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

This practical handbook takes us on a step-by-step journey from pre-production through the rehearsal process, followed by focused advice on each genre from come

This highly successful series has been revised and reprinted in new, exciting covers. The five titles work together to create all you need to know about how to

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The work done on a play before the first rehearsal, the first group reading or even the before the cast have met, can be crucial to the success of a production.