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And Then, You Act: Making Art in an Unpredictable World

by Anne Bogart · 2007

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From well-known auteur of the American theatre scene, Anne Bogart, And Then, You Actis a fascinating and accessible book about directing theatre, acting and the collaborative creative process.

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Writing clearly and passionately, Bogart speaks to a wide audience, from undergraduates to practitioners, and makes an invaluable contribution to the field tackling themes such as:

intentionality inspiration why theatre matters.

Following on from her successful book A Director Prepares, which has become a key text for teaching directing classes, And Then, You Actis an essential practitioner and student resource.

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adult
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short · 140 pages

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