The Director’s Jobs
"…And anything deemed necessary
for the successful presentation of this production"
Preparation
Choosing a Controlling Theme or Image - A Production Concept
Cutting the Script
Casting the Production
Auditions
Ask performers to fill out schedule forms
Describe stories, & your conceptions of character
Be prepared with page nos. of scenes which include all the characters in the story.
Directors take turns asking people to read for different parts
Make sure everyone gets an opportunity to read for everything they'd like to try out for.
Try to keep an open mind. You may not be able to fulfil your preconceived ideas of character types.
Look for significant contrasts between characters that parallel your ideas.
Technical Work
Set Design
Set Construction
Light Design
Choosing Opening & Closing Music
Working with Lights and Sound
Preparing Publicity
Posters
News Releases & Photos
Ads for Papers
Flyers for Mailboxes
Rehearsing the Cast
Read-Through
Discuss Production Concept
Blocking
Work-Through Fine Points of Movement and Line Reading
Run-Through
Supervising the House during Performance
Programs
Doors
Disturbances