Force It Into Existence: And 99 More Notes On Theatre Directing

Theatre is a hugely competitive industry. Formal training is inaccessible to many. So how can you get your foot in the door?This book reveals the secrets of starting, developing and sustaining a career as a theatre director. In 100 short, entertaining notes on everything from fundraising to failure, award-winning artistic director James Grieve uncovers the steps you need to supercharge your career.It's not what you know or who you know - it's how much you want to know. In this entrepreneurial guide you will learn:- how to get started as a theatre director without formal qualifications- how to develop your craft on your own terms- how to become an unstoppable force in the face of setbacks and failures- how to navigate every step of production from rehearsal prep to press night- how to grow as a leader, manager and CEO of your own career- how to deploy practical techniques and inspirational ideas to sustain you as adirector and artistic directorDon’t wait for the phone to ring.Get cracki