I’ve experienced theatre in a lot of ways. I’ve performed, co-directed, stage managed, built sets, and of course, sat in the audience. Through these experiences, I’ve gotten to examine the role and impact of the director in a lot of different circumstances. I haven’t always liked what I’ve seen.
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10 Signs you Might be Ready to Give Directing a Try
Do you find yourself dreaming of sitting in the director’s chair? Getting into directing is a massive undertaking, and your first directing experience may prove to be a real trial by fire. Don’t make the decision lightly! By waiting until you’re really ready to direct for the first time, you maximize your chances of success (and minimize your chances of crushing heartbreak.) But what does being “ready” look like?
There’s no one answer to that question, but here are ten signs you might be close.
What our Students Think we say During Casting vs. What we Actually Say
Ever wonder what your directors are thinking while they’re casting your next show? Of course you do, every actor does! As it turns out, the inside of a director’s head is a lot less mean and scary than you think. Here’s what I mean!
A Director’s Guide to Making Your School Theatre Casting Process a Learning Opportunity for Everyone
If you’ve ever performed in school theatre, you know what a horrible, exciting event the posting of the cast list can be. When the roles are assigned for the annual fall play or musical, tensions tend to run high, and students sometimes turn their backs on teachers. Feelings can be hurt, and the casting process can often seem like a personal rejection. Finding ways to keep this process productive and educational for everybody can make your program stronger and help increase retainment between shows!
Truly, every student can learn from every experience they have in the theater. This can be a hard lesson for young people to grasp. Directors can help by making small adjustments to their auditions and communication with students.
A Director’s Guide to Making your Set Builds and Strikes more User-Friendly
Getting your cast and crew to stay focussed and productive during set build and especially strike is always a challenge. Although it can seem like inaction on the part of your actors is purely a matter of laziness or disrespect, many actors simply don’t know how to help or be useful. If you want to keep everyone active, some small steps on the part of the director can help.
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