SITTING IN A DARK THEATRE- HOW TO DIRECT A PLAY AND NOT LOSE YOUR MIND: AN EASY USERS GUIDE- FROM GETTING THE GIG TO CLOSING NIGHT

This book has essential information for the beginning, early or mid-career theatre director (or the actor getting into the mind of the stage director). This short guide eases the learning curve and takes you from HOW to find the gig, through the interview process all the way to closing night of the play. With helpful tips like websites where you can find jobs, what to do when "the shit hits the fan" , how to ask for money and dealing with stage parents- this is a great resource to help you get through a production without pulling your hair out. This short guide will make it easier to "enjoy the moment" when you are directing. Actors may also enjoy it for some insight into the directorial experience. With true stories of the messes I've gotten myself into along the way (so you can avoid them). This takes a lot of the pitfalls out of the "learn as you go" directorial process.