"A lot of performing instincts are involved in the business of direction, but so is analysis and having a sense of literature"
- Trevor Nunn
About this Quote
Trevor Nunn's quote recommends that directing a play or production requires more than simply instinct. It requires a combination of impulse, analysis, and an understanding of literature. The instinctive part of directing includes having the ability to check out a script and analyze it in a way that will bring the story to life. Analysis is also crucial, as it enables the director to break down the script and identify the key elements that will assist bring the story to life. Finally, having a sense of literature is very important, as it enables the director to understand the context of the story and how it connects to the audience. All of these aspects are important for an effective production.
This quote is written / told by Trevor Nunn somewhere between January 14, 1940 and today. He/she was a famous Director from England.
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