Rehearsals of Louise Dale Spoor’s adaptation of Mark Twain’s “Tom Sawyer” are used to illustrate the work of the director in the performance of a stage play. Shows the first reading of the play by cast and director followed by a discussion of the play, its actions and characters; preliminary work on the stage floor, rehearsals without props; recording of action times and stage movements; the first dress rehearsal.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
002855
Language
English
Subject categories
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Drama - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Music & Performing Arts → Drama - Study and teaching
Music & Performing Arts → Theater - Production and direction
Music & Performing Arts → Theatrical producers and directors
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)