THEA 130 PO: Introduction to Directing

Introduction to basic skills and responsibilities of direction for the stage. Emphasis on detailed text analysis, directorial concept, play selection, auditioning and casting, design concept, blocking, actor coaching, rehearsal strategies, and production management. Workshop scenes are presented and evaluated. Instructor: B. Bernhard [Prereq: Theatre 1 or 3, 2, and 12 or stage manage or assistant direct a faculty-directed show. Elective]