Advanced Directing Studio: The Greeks and Their Influence

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This course will offer a comprehensive training environment for directors at various stages of their craft. Students will dissect the Greek drama to understand its parts and how they work on stage. We will research various directorial interpretations and investigate the rich and diverse world of adaptation in plays by Luis Alfaro, Sarah Ruhl, Adrienne Kennedy, and others. Students will engage in hands-on learning through readings, exercises, and in-class projects that cover text analysis, stage composition, production conception, and collaboration. The course will emphasize practical experience, including managing rehearsal environments and helping actors activate text. All students will be expected to perform in each other’s projects, since understanding the actor’s challenges is essential to sensitive and effective directing. By the end of the studio, directors will be well-equipped with the skills necessary to bring their directorial visions to life. Open to Advanced Undergraduates (juniors and seniors). Movement and Voice Singing Workshop