What does a director do?  A lot more than most actors realize!  One thing beginning directors don’t typically understand is that good directors don’t show up for auditions just having read the script a few times.  Effectively using the months before you enter rehearsals means a stronger production and less stress for you.

In this 90 minute discussion, we cover

• Identifying the playwright’s intention, choosing the proper tone, and melding those two things into your vision for the production. What is your responsibility to the playwright?
• Evaluating/understanding your characters and exploring creative casting opportunities.
• Technical design: how to carry the play’s tone into set, costume, lighting, and sound choices.
• Preparing the rehearsal and production schedules.
• Solving the play’s biggest challenges before you get into rehearsals.
• Understanding your own limitations and outsourcing those needs.
• Your responsibilities to your actors.