Fundamentals and a History of Directing

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Fundamentals of Directing provides a foundational understanding of the role of the director in the life of a production. Students focus on analyzing plays, and studying theory and technique, in order to develop a working understanding of storytelling from a director’s perspective. The course focuses on the initial relationship of the director with the play, their collaborators, and the audience, as well as preparation of the script and concept prior to rehearsals. A History of Directing will be taught and will function in tandem with Fundamentals of Directing. It will consist of an in-depth reading/lecture/discussion of the work of major 21st century directors.