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Director Responsibilities
For a theatre production, the director is responsible for all decisions made to bring the show to the stage.
The Director & The Production Team
The director works with a talented team of production artists to bring the show to life.
Script Analysis
In order to properly understand and interpret the play, the director completes a thorough script analysis to identify the text's important elements.
Director’s Vision & Dramatic Action Statement
As the director imagines the world of the play, they craft a "dramatic action statement" that will communicate their ideas to the artists in the production.
The Audition
Auditions can be intimidating for actors, but being the director requires a lot of preparation before stepping in the room.
The Casting Process
Casting a show is the director's first step in bringing the script to life, and this process calls for strong decisions and a clear vision.
Directing Rehearsals
The director is responsible for managing each rehearsal and ensuring the actors work together to communicate the script.
Tech Week
Tech week is when the director hands the show over to the stage manager and technical crew.