In the world of amateur theatre, the role of director is challenging and wide-ranging.As the leader of a team, you can face problems on any aspect of the production which you will be expected to solve.This book contains all the advice you will need to successfully direct and manage an amateur show.The author guides the reader through every stage of the director's role from choosing the right play, running auditions, managing the back stage crew and the rehearsal process, to the week of the show.