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Tables of Contents for Women Stage Directors Speak
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
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Acknowledgments
v
Preface
1
1
The Study, Its Significance, and the Methods Used
1
8
PART ONE INTRODUCTION
9
36
A Brief History of the Directorial Function, Theories, and Processes
9
5
Directing as a Profession
9
1
Directing Theory
10
1
Qualities of a Good Director
11
1
Practical Elements of the Directing Process
12
1
Communication in Directing
12
1
A Director Plays Many Roles
13
1
The Women Interviewed and Their Perceptions of Gender Differences
14
15
A Brief Introduction to the Directors
14
4
Positions on Gender Differences
18
11
Gender Means Everything and Nothing
29
16
Resisting Definition as a Woman Director
29
4
Thinking About Gender When Working
33
3
Ignoring Gender
36
3
No Easy Answers
39
6
PART TWO LEADERSHIP ISSUES FOR WOMEN DIRECTORS
45
46
Leadership Qualities in a Good Director
45
19
The Importance of Good Leadership
45
3
The Power of the Director
48
8
Reception of Women in Positions of Authority
56
8
Problems with Power
64
27
Resistance to Women in Authority
64
12
Issues of Behavior
76
6
Internal Resistance and Self-Doubt
82
9
PART THREE COLLABORATION ISSUES FOR WOMEN DIRECTORS
91
46
Collaborative Qualities in a Good Director
91
24
The Importance of Successful Collaboration
91
3
Social Conditioning and Collaboration
94
7
A Different Approach to Collaboration
101
11
Possible Negatives in Collaboration
112
3
Women's Ways of Collaborating
115
22
Sensitivity to Feelings and Emotions
115
4
Creating an Environment of Trust and Intimacy
119
5
Nurturance
124
3
Use of Instinct and Intuition
127
3
Finding a Balance
130
7
PART FOUR PRACTICAL ELEMENTS OF THE DIRECTING PROCESS
137
60
Issues in Script Selection and Interpretation
137
20
Factors in the Script Selection Process
137
2
Themes Related to Women and Gender
139
3
An Awareness of Women's Issues
142
6
Other Influences on Script Selection
148
4
Overcoming Perceived Limitations
152
5
Working with Actors
157
17
Casting Issues
157
6
Character Development Issues
163
11
Technical and Spatial Issues Influenced by Gender
174
11
Technical Considerations
174
3
Use of Space
177
8
Economic and Career Considerations
185
12
Family Demands
185
3
Career Development
188
9
Conclusion
197
8
Appendix A: Significant Influences on the Directors' Artistic Identity and Personal Development
205
11
Appendix B: Theatrical Biographies of the Directors
216
15
Notes
231
6
Bibliography
237
4
Index
241