Directing

Suitable for Solo or Pairs or Small Groups by arrangement

Course Content

This course takes you through the all the stages, from the first thought of putting on a play to the first night!

It allows you to look at some short plays and scenes, explore possibilities, consider how to successfully bring your play to life and develop your own ideas.

The course includes a guide to successful setting, blocking and using your stage area as well as ideas for inspiring your actors.

Revel in the creative process and challenge yourself to experiment and take risks!

Course Content

Step by step guidance about:

• Considering your Theatre Space and Venue
• Costing and Budget Constraints
• Preparation and Research
• Choosing a Play and Casting
• How to approach a play
• What is the Question of the Play?
• Considering themes, issues and outcomes
• How to create and hold a coherent vision
• Auditioning
• Casting
• Collaboration with Actors – The Rehearsal Process
• Exploring the writing and the playwright’s intent
• Developing your ideas with your actors
• Building a trusting and respectful working atmosphere
• Ensuring that everyone working on the play is equally valued
• Ensuring actors know their lines at an early stage of rehearsals
• Work to create impactful moments and images
• How to create groupings and balance on the stage
• Technical aspects including Use of Stage Area.
• Giving Notes to individual actors
• Consideration of Music, Sound, Lighting
• Planning Colours, Set and Costume
• Backstage crew
• Directing your scene
• Feedback Session with cast
• Programme and Publicity
• Final Rehearsals
• Critical assessment and feedback after Dress Rehearsal or Preview
• Realising the vision on the stage.