Ch. 1 The Director's Role Ch. 2 Choosing a Production -- Ch. 3 Preparation -- Ch. 4 The Budget -- Ch. 5 Pre-rehearsal Work -- Ch. 6 Casting -- Ch. 7 Rehearsals -- Ch. 8 Games and Exercises -- Ch. 9 Period Plays and Classics -- Ch. 10 Business Rehearsals -- Ch. 11 Musical Theatre -- Ch. 12 Technical and Dress Rehearsals -- Ch. 13 Performances.
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