Offscript: The Director’s Path
In this podcast episode, recorded live at the Robert Moss Theater, directors Anne Kauffman, Rachel Chavkin, Anne Bogart, and Liesl Tommy discusses the hows and whys of directing.
Category Archives: Approaches to Theatre Training꞉ The Director’s Path
The loneliest theatre discipline is also perhaps the one that requires the most collaborative skill set: directing. Directors must analyze text and shepherd a vision from the page to the stage, all while corralling the cast and creative team from the rehearsal hall to opening night. But the greatest skill they must master is shaping a career in an uncertain and changing theatre landscape that has put more resources into developing writers and audiences than in training and retaining directorial talent. This special issue takes a multi-generational look at the prospects for directors in the American theatre and the programs that train them.
Bless the Host
Directors set the table for our theatrical meals, and preparation is key.
Developing a Sense of Direction
How six directors discovered and honed their craft—and found careers along the way.
Paving the Way
Five veteran directors tell how they got where they are and what they’re passing on.
Learning to Lead
10 MFA directing programs designed to train well-rounded directors.
The Generative Generation
A make-it-new trend gains currency with audiences and academia.
Fellowships Ahoy
After the degree (or without it), there are myriad alternatives for directors to learn their chops.
AT Live Event: The Director’s Path
On Jan. 8, we will assemble Anne Bogart, Rachel Chavkin, Anne Kauffman, and Liesl Tommy to discuss mentorship, generating work, and how they became directors.
