The Director's Craft

Are you interested in directing as a career, or would like to more about directing in order to direct a show on campus? This workshop class leads students into becoming directors of theater, musicals, and even film/media project. The course will cover a wide range of topics from investigating the big ideas of a story, to working with actors and designers, and include many opportunities to direct short scenes, as well as a final culminating directing project. Particular emphasis will be on building up the world of the story through design, character work and visual composition. Over the quarter we will look at casting actors, working with designers and creating safe, efficient and fun rehearsals as well as pathways to the industry. No previous directing experience in necessary.