My online workshop on directing: EVERYTHING BUT REHEARSAL begins again on Monday, July 11th on zoom!!! REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW!! CLICK HERE FOR THE FORM!
Apply by June 27 to get a slot in this intimate online workshop!
A substantial amount of a director's work is done during the time before rehearsal begins, yet what a director does in this period can be mysterious because much of it is done alone. This online workshop is for directors to expand their toolbox of techniques and exercise their skills in director preparation. Each participant will bring a play to prepare for the six-week workshop. During weekly Zoom sessions, we will read about and try different preparation methods and practice moments with guest professionals such as pitching a play, first meeting with designers, and first rehearsal in a supportive setting to learn and develop skills.
Each student works with a text they are planning to direct or would like to direct. Please be prepared to commit to a text when applying.
Topics
Week 1: Following your first instincts. Beginning of Text Analysis
Week 2: Text analysis continued. Dramaturgical Research and Images.
Week 3: Pitching Plays to an Artistic Director or company.
Week 4: Collaborating with Designers & Casting
Week 5: First design meetings
Week 6: Presentations for first rehearsal.
This class runs consecutive Mondays June 11- August 15 from 7:30-10:30 pm Eastern Time
Cost: $250. 1/2 due by July 4 for registration, 1/2 due August 1. Other payment plans available, just email me.
Class size is limited to 8 students so everyone can fully participate. Please plan to attend every session, we will not record sessions.
QUESTIONS? Email me! joanie.schultz@gmail.com