Fundamentals of Directing

3 units

Directing is the most liberal arts of the creative theatre-making areas, drawing analytical, critical thinking, communication, design and actor coaching skills. This course will explore fundamental lessons in some of those areas, including text analysis from a directorial perspective, stage composition, auditions/casting, actor communication, time management and team leadership skills. Major course components will include one extensive script analysis paper and the direction of a scene from a contemporary play. The latter will require outside-of-class rehearsal time. Prerequisites: Drama 212E, Drama 240E/2401, junior or senior standing. Preference given to drama majors. For junior/senior status or grad students only.