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Directing Process & Essentials

Directing a school play means juggling big-picture vision, tiny details, student needs, rehearsal realities, and about a thousand unexpected surprises. This collection is here to help.

Explore practical tips, thoughtful guidance, and essential tools for drama teachers working through the directing and production process. From planning and problem-solving to supporting student actors and bringing the script to life, these resources will help you feel more prepared, organized, and ready for whatever rehearsal throws your way.

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Directing, Rehearsal, & Production Directing Process & Essentials

Directing the School Musical: 5 Tips for Success

Directing a musical is a daunting feat. We spoke with three teachers about their experience directing musicals at the school level. From their experiences, we’ve got 5 tips to share that will help...
Directing, Rehearsal, & Production Directing Process & Essentials

10 Tips from Do-It-All Directors

We recorded a podcast featuring 9 teachers from all over the country, in both middle school and high school programs, to find out what makes them able to do it all when directing a play. Here are...
Directing, Rehearsal, & Production Directing Process & Essentials

Drama Teachers: Creating the Director’s Vision

Directors need to have a vision for the play. That means ALL directors: professional, community, high school, and middle school. Why is it important to have a vision?• A vision gives the play a...
Directing, Rehearsal, & Production Directing Process & Essentials

Directing First Time Actors

Enjoy this replay of our January 2014 LIVE Drama Teacher Hangout. The topic was “Directing First Time Actors” with Forrest Musselman, a theatre teacher who shared some very valuable tips for...