William Ball (1) (1931–1992)

Author of Sense of Direction: Some Observations on the Art of Directing

For other authors named William Ball, see the disambiguation page.

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Birthdate: 1931
Date of death: 1992
Gender: male

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A Sense of Direction: Some Observations on the Art… by William Ball

William Ball, the former artistic director and founder of The American Conservatory Theatre in San Fransisco, boils down almost forty years of teaching, acting and directing experience into possibly the most effective,educational and practical document about directing.

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RKC-Drama | 4 other reviews | Mar 24, 2011 |

Sense of Direction: Some Observations on the Art of… by William Ball

A bold statement about how to direct. Not for everyone - but that's what makes it such an interesting read. Ball respects and trusts actors to the point of fault.

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ngabriel | 4 other reviews | Jun 21, 2010 |

Sense of Direction: Some Observations on the Art of… by William Ball

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OberlinSWAP | 4 other reviews | Jul 20, 2015 |

Sense of Direction: Some Observations on the Art of… by William Ball

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