Directing
Directing can be both exhilarating and rewarding while also being the most frightening and overwhelming task you’ve ever volunteered for. We’re here to help! Our books and DVDS are full of how-to’s that break directing down into manageable steps and even give you reproducible forms to use! They also provide specifics on everything from stage management to stage combat, from creating comedy to creating characters. So whether you’re working with young children, teens or adults, these texts and DVDs will save you much time and trouble.Pioneer Drama Service is pleased to offer 19 texts, CDs and DVDs in this category.
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Backstage Forms
These forms have been collected from a wide variety of sources — educational, community, even Broadway theatres. The forms includes sections on props, costuming, makeup, lighting, budgets, and more. More...
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Basics of Stage Combat
A simple yet thorough introduction to the basics of unarmed stage combat
These books by renowned fight instructor and founding member of the Academy of Performance Combat Andrew Ashenden take a “safety first” approach to learning the basics of stage combat. More...
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Between Hisses
This is a collection of authentic sing-alongs, theme music for melodrama characters and olio numbers. Also included is a section of illustrated gestures, which have become associated with melodramas. More...
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Blocking a Scene DVD
A video guide to basic staging with actors
Emphasizing script analysis, development of a floorplan, and collaboration with actors, this video focuses on two students as they begin their very first directing project. More...
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Break a Leg!
An introductory guide to stage directing
This DVD is so comprehensive that you will want everyone on your proudction team to view it so that each person will understand how their role fits into the total production. More...
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Directing for the Stage
A workshop guide of 42 creative training exercises and projects
The only directing text that combines theory with hands-on learning. More...
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The Director’s Eye
A comprehensive how-to textbook for directors and actors
An inspirational and informative approach to directing that will serve as a lifelong career reference. More...
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The Drama Teacher’s Survival Guide
A complete handbook for play production
Written specifically for the middle school or high school drama director, this book this book tells everything you need to know to produce a play. More...
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The Drama Teacher’s Survival Guide #2
Activities, exercises, and techniques for the theatre classroom
This book is an incredible resource both to new drama teachers searching for inspiration and experienced drama teachers looking to spice up their lesson plans, and reproducible forms, tests, and handouts add even more value to this survival kit. More...
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Finding Your Funny Bone
The actor’s guide to physical comedy and characters
This book contains a wonderful new how-to approach to creating physical comedy and finding the creative comic within you or your students. More...
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