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A director and a group of students rehearse for a play in front of a black curtain
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Tips for new directors
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Posted By :Robert Summers-Berger
Posted :October 13, 2021
Updated :October 13, 2021

For young people looking to hone their leadership and creativity skills, theatre directing can be a fun and impactful project. The problem for many young directors is knowing where to start. This article, written by director and professor Michael Daehn, provides a comprehensive insight into how to get started as a director, from picking your scripts to working with actors. It includes tips about how to read a play, how to do any necessary research, how to find your style, and what to look for during the casting process. The article also lists further resources for anyone looking for more information about leadership in theatre. This resource will be especially useful to educators or those who are interested in directing in educational contexts.

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Attribution/Author:Michael Daehn, Schooltheatre.org
https://www.schooltheatre.org/HigherLogic/System/DownloadDocumentFile.ashx?Docu…
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Training, Capacity Building, Community Development
RELATED SECTORS
Arts, Performance, Sports, Arts, Music and Performance, Education, Youth Leadership
Arts, Performance, Sports, Arts, Music and Performance, Education
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https://www.schooltheatre.org/HigherLogic/System/DownloadDocumentFile.ashx?Docu…

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