- Each historical chapter is followed by a process chapter giving the explication of a detailed rehearsal methodology useful to both directors and actors. - The process chapters include objectives, examples from the practice of other directors and actors, and examples from the author's practice, making this a useful text for practitioners and students in Directing and Acting programs. - From the unique perspective of a female director from a working class background.

- Each historical chapter is followed by a process chapter giving the explication of a detailed rehearsal methodology useful to both directors and actors. - The process chapters include objectives, examples from the practice of other directors and actors, and examples from the author's practice, making this a useful text for practitioners and students in Directing and Acting programs. - From the unique perspective of a female director from a working class background.