DIRECTING PROCESS

Read CHAPTER 6: THE DIRECTOR in Theatre, Brief by Robert Cohen pp. 134-178, Theatre Director’s Manual –
Musical and Otherwise written by Davey Kashuba, Broadway 101: 10 Directors Every Broadway History Nerd Sho
Know, and 7 More Adventurous Theater Directors to Look Out For
In addition, choose one of the eight Directors Lab West Connects conversations to watch.
Once you have read and watched the assigned texts and video, complete the following:
Explain the DIRECTING PROCESS: STEP-BY-STEP
Choose and explain 5 key terms that a Director should keep in mind when Directing.
What should a Director keep in mind when CHOOSING A SHOW?
After watching one of the eight videos Directors Lab West Connects, discuss what you learned about the Director
process.
Lastly, research a Theatre Director and give a brief explanation of her/his/their training and known works. Why is/w
this Director important in the world of Theatre? Please provide a picture of the Director as well.
https://barnstormersgp.com/images/Stage%20Management%20and%20Directors%20Manual/DIRECTORSMANU
1.pdf
https://www.playbill.com/article/broadway-101-10-directors-every-broadway-history-nerd-should-know
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/09/theater/adventurous-theater-directors.html
https://www.directorslabwest.com/dlwconnects