Freedom, structure, freedom: Anne Bogart's directing philosophy

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1994-12

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Texas Tech University

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The study is primarily based upon notes from participating in Bogart's "viewpoint training" and "composition" classes during the summer workshop at the Saratoga International Theater Institute (SITI) in the summer of 1993; the symposia given by Bogart at the workshop; interviews with Bogart; notes from observing the entire rehearsal process of The Women by Clare Boothe Luce, directed by Bogart at Hartford Stage in December, 1993 through January, 1994; and interviews with some of the actors in The Women. These unique opportunities, both in hearing Bogart talk about her philosophies and theories on theatre and observing the rehearsal process for one of her productions, provided important insight into Bogart's rehearsal philosophy. This study offers a discussion of Bogart's directorial principles and practices and evaluates them for study and application by other directors.

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