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Charlie's earliest memory at two and a half was listening to his
dad batter his latest girlfriend in their Scottish tenement flat.
Beaten and tortured by a violent alcoholic father in 70s'
poverty-stricken Dundee, Charlie's early life was one of poverty
and misery, but at least he had his best friend Bonnie a German
shepherd puppy to turn to. Charlie lives with Jock, his violent,
disturbed, alcoholic father in a Dundee tenement. Money is scarce,
and Jock's love of vodka means that Charlie bears the brunt of his
abuse. Often too bruised to go to school, Charlie lives in constant
fear of Jock's next outburst. Subjected to hours of physical and
mental torture, Charlie can only think of killing his dad. The only
thing Charlie can rely on is Bonnie, a German Shepherd puppy,
brought home to keep Charlie company while Jock goes out on his
drinking sessions. But even Bonnie doesn't escape Jock's brutality.
Please Don't Hurt Me, Dad is an evocative portrait of seventies and
eighties working-class Dundee, where everyone is on the dole,
alcoholism is rife and most people have illegal jobs on the side.
Somehow Charlie escaped from the everyday struggle for survival.
Bonnie wasn't so lucky. Charlie's way out came in the form of a
beautiful young woman who became the love of his life and his
saviour.
Draw back the curtain on the world of theatre and learn how the
magic of a great stage performance is created. Designed for theatre
appreciation students and written in an engaging style, this book
is an ideal introduction to all aspects of theatre.
Learn about the variety of ways professional actors approach their
roles. Meet the people you won't see during a performance but who
are essential in bringing a production to life: writers, directors,
set designers, tailors, carpenters, electricians, stagehands, light
and sound technicians, riggers, ushers, supervisors, and stage
managers. From casting to run-throughs to wardrobe, this book
includes interviews with those involved in the creation process
from beginning to end. Eye-opening details about acting techniques,
directing, and production design may inspire you to audition or
work behind the scenes yourself.
Special topics, including Shakespeare, the American musical, and
world theatre, provide examinations into unique genres, and an
overview of the fascinating history of theatre provides the
necessary background to understand and enjoy live performances. The
expert contributors to "Theatrical Worlds "reveal unexpected
connections between the stage and such diverse fields as languages
and literature, psychology, music, science, law, journalism, and
business. After reading this book you'll gain a deeper awareness of
the many layers of artistry
behind the wonders of theatre.
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