Interdisciplinary Arts 0273 - Theater Directing Lab

This course is a hands-on, practical approach to directing guided by the belief that "directors learn to direct by directing." Our focus is on the collaboration between performer and director and on challenging outdated notions of power by bringing your full selves - in your complexity and with the fullness of your identities - to the embodied practice of directing. The pace will be rapid and the workload significant: every three classes, you will either present a piece that you have directed or perform in a work directed by your peers. Rehearsals will take place outside of class. During the first part of the course, our work will be largely devised and ensemble-created. The second part of the course will focus on text-driven work. Throughout, you will explore, take risks, experience the joys and challenges of collaboration, and work together to make vital work. Previous directing experience is not required.

Independent Work Multiple Cultural Perspectives In this course, students can generally expect to spend 6 to 8 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time.