Drama Games For Rehearsals Av Jessica Swale

'I wish I'd had this book when I was starting out as a young director... I cannot recommend it highly enough' Marianne Elliott, from her Foreword This dip-in, flick-through, quick-fire resource book in the bestselling Drama Games series offers dozens of ideas and exercises to energise and inspire a bold, creative rehearsal process for any play, of any period or genre. Aimed at directors of all levels, it covers every aspect of rehearsal, including: * Warm-up exercises to prepare the body, voice and mind, and to create a strong ensemble * Ideas for approaching the text, tackling the 'Story of the Play' * A wealth of games for unlocking the 'World of the Play', including developing characters, finding a physical style, understanding genre and investigating themes * Suggestions for exploring sound and music, whether for use in the production or simply to encourage a sense of fun in rehearsals This essential 'go-to' book will provide you with a host of original and illuminating games,