The Stage Director's Prompt Book: A Guide to Creating and Using the Stage Director's Most Powerful Rehearsal and Production Tool Leslie Ferreira 9780367861087

Leslie Ferreira is Professor Emeritus and former Chair of the Theater Arts Department and Producing Director of the Theatre Academy at Los Angeles City College. He is one of the most awarded directors in the history of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival with over 20 national production awards, as well as the Faculty Fellowship in Directing for Outstanding Achievement as a Teaching Artist, the Excellence in Theatre Education Award and the prestigious Gold Medallion for his contributions to the teaching and producing of theatre. As a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers, he has worked professionally as a stage director for over 40 years.

"If only this wonderful book were available when I was teaching directing. Great for the beginner, and a perfect refresher course in all the fundamentals for the experienced director. An invaluable guide for the journey from 'play to stage.'"

Gregory Lehane, Professor Emeritus, and former Head of Directing at the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama

"This indispensable guide to building an effective stage director's prompt book enables a director to approach production with a thorough understanding of the structure and detail of the play. It is a powerful template for creativity and collaboration."

Marc Masterson, Former Artistic Director of Actors Theatre of Louisville and South Coast Repertory

"Leslie Ferreira opens up the treasure chest of his knowledge, skill and experience as a stage director by sharing the playbook of his extraordinary craft. The Stage Director's Prompt Book is a piece de resistance that brings everything together and takes your directing craft to the next level. Any director who seeks to up-their-game will immediately benefit from Leslie Ferreira's meticulous and creative approach to directing. This rare insight into directing is a gift of a lifetime that will keep on giving."

Eric Bishop, Chair, Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Region 8

"Leslie Ferreira's The Stage Director's Prompt Book is the perfect companion for any director's journey. It offers encouragement, inspiration, and concrete advice-challenging us along the way to 'direct better.'"

Tina Kronis, Artistic Director, Theatre Movement Bazaar

"Why hasn't the The Stage Director's Prompt Book been written years ago? It clearly establishes the Who, What, Where, When, Why and How to effectively direct a play using the road map of a prompt book. Leslie Ferreira demystifies how to approach directing-all through the importance of the Three-Column Left-Hand Page. An excellent guide for anyone brave enough to call themselves, director."

Daniel T. Green, Ph.D., Director: Entertainment Industry Management, Carnegie Mellon University

"A great guide for assembling and organizing all the essential elements for a production, The Stage Director's Prompt Book is an excellent step-by-step method for investigating a play and developing a sound directorial approach to it."

Tom Bryant, Dramaturg, Professor Emeritus, Crafton Hills College

"A thoroughly entertaining, insightful and straightforward account of the steps needed to bring a play to life on stage. Not only directors but everyone else involved in the creation of theatre will benefit immeasurably from reading this book."

Anthony Maggio, Chair, Theatre Academy, Los Angeles City College