This Revision And Update Of The Art Of Directing With Considerable New Material Developed With The Assistance Of Christina Kirk Of Otterbein College Represents A New Beginning For This Popular Text. This Version Continues To Apply The Premise ?Conflict Is The Essence Of Drama? To Every Aspect Of The Production Process. Using A Rigorous And Functional Analysis System The Authors Demonstrate How Finding The Root Action Of A Script And Allowing It To Function As The Power Source For All Aspects Of The Production Can Lead To A Dramatically Powerful Result.