Amateur Theatricals (1879)

Amateur Theatricals is a book written by Walter Herries Pollock, first published in 1879. The book is a comprehensive guide to amateur theatricals, offering advice on everything from selecting plays and casting actors, to designing costumes and building sets. It also includes tips on rehearsing and performing, as well as advice on how to handle the challenges that can arise during a production.The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different aspect of amateur theatricals. The first section focuses on selecting a play and casting actors. Pollock offers advice on choosing a play that is appropriate for the group and the venue, and provides tips on how to audition and select actors for each role.The second section of the book covers the technical aspects of amateur theatricals, including designing costumes and building sets. Pollock provides detailed instructions on how to create costumes and props from scratch, as well as tips on how to use lighting and sound effects to enhance the performance.The third section of the book focuses on rehearsing and performing. Pollock offers advice on how to create a rehearsal schedule, how to run a rehearsal efficiently, and how to handle problems that may arise during the rehearsal process. He also provides tips on how to create a successful performance, including advice on how to handle stage fright and how to engage with the audience.Overall, Amateur Theatricals is a comprehensive guide to amateur theatricals, offering practical advice and tips on every aspect of the production process. It is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in putting on a play, whether for fun or as a serious pursuit.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.