Robert Knopf Libros

The book delves into Buster Keaton's unique blend of vaudeville and early Hollywood cinema, highlighting his acrobatic skills, impeccable timing, and signature "stone face." It traces his evolution from a child performer in his family's act to a groundbreaking film director and star, showcasing how his theatrical roots influenced his cinematic techniques. Robert Knopf reevaluates Keaton's films, revealing their broader appeal and the integration of vaudeville elements within the classical film framework of the 1920s, appealing to both movie enthusiasts and surrealists alike.

The Director as Collaborator teaches essential directing skills while emphasizing how directors and theater productions benefit from collaboration. Good collaboration occurs when the director shares responsibility for the artistic creation with the entire production team, including actors, designers, stage managers, and technical staff. Leadership does not preclude collaboration; in theater, these concepts can and should be complementary. Students will develop their abilities by directing short scenes and plays and by participating in group exercises. New to the second edition: updated interviews, exercises, forms, and appendices new chapter on technology including digital research, previsualization and drafting programs, and web-sharing sites new chapter on devised and ensemble-based works new chapter on immersive theater, including material and exercises on environmental staging and audience-performer interaction