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The Young Vic Theatre Book
Contributor(s): Higginson, Craig (Author), Little, Ruth (Author)

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ISBN: 0413771105     ISBN-13: 9780413771100
Publisher: Methuen Drama
OUR PRICE: $37.75  

Binding Type: Paperback
Published: April 2004
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Annotation: A book of workshops introducing young people to the processes behind the scenes of one of Britain's best-known and loved theaters. Each workshop is based on actual work led by professional directors at the Young Vic and includes ideas for enthusing young actors and directors with the possibilities of theater-with insights from actors and directors who have worked at the theater, including Jude Law and Joseph Fiennes.

Ruth Little is Associate Artistic Director of the Young Vic Theater.

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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Performing Arts - Theater & Musicals
Dewey: 792.094
LCCN: 2004381778
Age Level: 9-12
Grade Level: 4-7
Series: Performance Books
Physical Information: 0.67" H x 5.34" W x 8.48" L (0.61 lbs) 288 pages
Features: Bibliography, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product
 
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Publisher Description:

This book introduces young people to the theatrical processes behind the scenes of one of the country's best known and best loved theatres.


The Young Vic is famous for its hugely successful productions of classic and modern plays, which have attracted widespread critical acclaim. Here Ruth Little, the theatre's associate artistic director, looks at the processes involved in staging a theatrical work with young people from transforming stories into action in GRIMM'S TALES, tackling classical dialogue in DR FAUSTUS, developing character in RAISIN IN THE SUN, or staging a musical in SIMPLY HEAVENLY. Each chapter is based on actual work led by professional directors at the Young Vic and includes multiple ideas for how to enthuse young actors and directors with the possibilities of theatre, including costume and design, running rehearsals and much, much more.With a preface by the Young Vic's Artistic Director, David Lan, THE YOUNG VIC BOOK is full of insights from actors and directors who have worked at the theatre including Jude Law, Lennie James, Frank Dunlop and Barbara Houseman.


Contributor Bio(s): Higginson, Craig: -

Craig Higginson is an internationally acclaimed writer who lives in Johannesburg. His plays have been performed and produced at the National Theatre (London), the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Trafalgar Studios (on London's West End), the Traverse Theatre (Edinburgh), Headlong (London), the Stadsteater (Stockholm), Salisbury Theatre, the Citizens Theatre (Glasgow), Live Theatre (Newcastle), Next Theatre (Chicago), Theatre 503 and the Finborough Theatre (both London), the Market Theatre (Johannesburg) and several other theatres and festivals around the world.

Craig's novels include Last Summer (M-Net Literary Award finalist), The Landscape Painter (winner of the UJ Main Prize for South African Literature in English), The Dream House (winner of the UJ Main Prize, shortlisted for the Sunday Times Fiction Award) and his new novel, The White Room. Craig's novels and plays have won several awards in the UK and South Africa, including the Sony Gold Award in the UK and an Edinburgh Fringe First.


 
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