In this class students will examine the principles of directing for the stage including:
- The dynamics of staging and creating beautiful pictures that tell the story efficiently and effectively
- Best practices in rehearsal — managing actors, time, and energy
- Working with actors — nurturing relationships, the language of actors, conflict negotiation, and how to effect a meeting of minds
- Play and scene analysis — detailed steps for breaking down a scene for actors
- Communicating with a creative team and incorporating lights, costumes, props, and set effectively
This is a class for beginners and experienced directors. Instructor is prepared to meet you where you are. Students will work on a scene for the six-week period which will be presented at the close of the semester. Students should come with an idea of a play they are interested in directing and a chosen scene from that play. Students should choose scenes that are easily cast (one or two people) unless they already have actors committed to their project. Monologues are also welcome.
Instructor: Edris Cooper-Anifowoshe
- Mon 7–9:30pm
9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3
$295