Nancy Meckler

Nancy Meckler
Occupation(s)Theater director, film director
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(m. 1969)​
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Nancy Meckler is an American-born director, known for her innovative approach to theatre, specifically her work in the United Kingdom with Shared Experience, where she was a joint artistic director alongside Polly Teale.[1] Educated in both the USA and England,[2] she has directed for a number of prominent theatres, including the Globe Theatre,[3] the Royal National Theatre,[4] and the Royal Shakespeare Company.[5] She has also directed feature films such as Sister My Sister, and Alive and Kicking/Indian Summer.[6]

  1. ^ Crouch, Kristin Ann. "Shared Experience Theatre: Exploring the Boundaries of Performance." Order No. 3093639, The Ohio State University, 2003.
  2. ^ Crouch, Kristin Ann. "Shared Experience Theatre: Exploring the Boundaries of Performance." Order No. 3093639, The Ohio State University, 2003, p. 143-183.
  3. ^ "King Lear review – poverty-stricken Shakespeare puts spotlight on homeless". the Guardian. 2017-08-17. Retrieved 2021-07-02.
  4. ^ "The English unbuttoned". The Independent. 2011-10-10. Archived from the original on 2022-06-18. Retrieved 2021-07-02.
  5. ^ Billington, Michael (2011-08-05). "A Midsummer Night's Dream – review". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
  6. ^ Allan, Vicky (July 1, 1997). "Alive and Kicking/Indian Summer". Sight and Sound. 7 (7): 35 – via ProQuest.