What Director's Do

Directors...

• Are in charge of the Rehearsal Process
• Planning / Devising
• Auditioning/ Cast
• Conceptualize --coming up with the message or what you want to convey. What do you want the audience to leave with
• Interpretation
• Ultimate Decisions
• Notes -- Feedback and advice
• Vision.
• What themes are emphasized in the script?
• Big Ideas
• Creative Decisions
• Style
• Meet with directors to collaborate to s
• Acting Blocking, Characterization
• If possible, any adjustments to script
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Good Directors:

• Need to be able to be open-minded (not a cookie-cutter) 
• Be flexible - there are lots of hiccups, so work around it.
• Being able to convey ideas clearly
• Good communication
• Good organization
• Supportive -- be present for your team. Can't just make the decisions and just say it. You need to a team player.
• Be Responsible -- the team needs to trust you.
• Trust others. You need to trust the team. 

Bad Directors are:

• Rude
• Late
• Disorganized 
• Have no focus / concept
• Unsure of the story.