Staging and direction of actors

Abstract

In this essay, the author points out that theatrical performance—regardless of the nature of the groups involved—cannot overlook its artistic foundation. He focuses primarily on the director’s work: guiding the actors, establishing the perspective of the play, and, above all, ensuring an interpretive vision that underpins every constituent element of the work as a whole. Furthermore, he outlines what he considers to be the actor’s role and their relationship with the director when approaching a production—namely, the process of bringing a character to life through rigorous research and careful construction.