“declan donnellan”

"Acting is a reflex, a mechanism for development and survival. . . . It isn't second nature, ' it is first nature.'"-Declan Donnellan This immensely popular and ever-practical book on acting takes a scalpel to the heart of actors' persistent fears, helping them to release their talent on stage. It i... More

Antigone and Creon are locked in conflict. He has forbidden the burial of her brother; she knows that she must obey the laws of the gods, defy Creon's edict, and face death in order to ensure her sibling's passage to the underworld. Man's law versus divine law -- ordinary people in extraordinary cir... More

Erdman writes in the tradition of Gogol (think "Government Inspector"), and it certainly shows in this madcap but sinister farce. Its premiere in 1925 was the most successful production by the most famous of Soviet directors, Meyerhold. Now it is given a rare revival at the National Theatre in Londo... More

"Great Expectations" is one of Dickens's best-loved novels and, say some critics, his greatest. Covering the story of one man's life-with many autobiographical elements-it tackles big question of identity while mustering a cast of unforgettable characters, chief amongst them Miss Havisham and Joe Ga... More

This comprehensive text covers the principles of retail merchandising from the dual perspectives of retail buying and the management of inventories at store level. The author, an educator and merchant with over 20 years' experience in the department and specialty store industry, offers a contemporar... More

This practical resource addresses a range of clinical problems in orthodontics and pediatric dentistry and provides a step-by-step guide to differential diagnosis and treatment planning. Emphasizing clinical-problem solving, it helps readers combine different dental procedures into a rational plan o... More