‘The Play’s The Thing...’
By David Ryan
Book 1: Production for Amateurs
Book 1:
A Handbook For The Amateur Theatre Director
£5.50
This 89 page book takes you step-
How do you select a play?
What is a production team, and why have one?
How do you fit a West End production on a fifteen foot stage?
How do you avoid type-
Do you know the value of mucky water?
Why do you need a rehearsal schedule?
What about the production ‘bible’?
What are the key skills of direction?
How do you navigate through the politics of amateur dramatics?
The Author
David Ryan has worked with amateur and professional directors, playing over 120 stage roles. Having directed numerous stage productions he is familiar with the special constraints which govern the amateur stage. He has devised effective strategies to bring out the best in those for whom the stage is not a professional career.
His guiding philosophy is that every amateur should aspire to the highest standards
of professionalism without losing that all-