Directing Plays

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Directing Plays

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Description

Whether you are a veteran or first-time Theatre Director, it is extremely important to understand the roles and responsibilities of putting on a great performance.

That is why the National Federation of State High School Associations, in partnership with the Educational Theatre Association, has created the course, Directing Plays.

In this course, you will learn about the role and responsibilities of a Theatre Director, the various types of budgets and how to plan for your program, the importance of copyright compliance, how to create and explain your vision to your cast and crew, the various stages of the rehearsal process, and the responsibilities once the performance has concluded.

So, take the course, Directing Plays, available for free at NFHSLearn.com.

Course Outline

Course comes with

1. Introduction

1 Sections
- Course Welcome
2. The Theatre Director

2 Sections
- The Role of the Theatre Director
- The Planning Process
3. The Budget

1 Sections
- Crunching the Numbers
4. Rights and Permissions

1 Sections
- Being Compliant
5. Script Selection and Casting

1 Sections
- Ramping Up the Process
6. The Director's Concept

2 Sections
- A Unified Vision
- Plotting Things Out
7. The Rehearsal Process

2 Sections
- Preparing for the Show
- Types of Rehearsals
8. Post-Production

1 Sections
- Wrapping Things Up
9. Conclusion

1 Sections
- Congratulations

This Course Includes

Approved for 3 Clock Hours
Certificate of Completion
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