Directors are usually graduate students, although faculty also direct as part of this season. Plays are typically chosen to suit the intimate production style and facility, often focusing on modern, small cast plays or experimental pieces. Auditions are usually held the term before the play is to perform. Auditioners are usually asked to prepare a monologue of not more than two minutes as well as perform readings from the play.
Directors often conduct call backs by invitation to finalize the casting.
Design assignments are made by the design faculty in consultation with the directors. Graduate students and advanced under- graduates are frequently assigned these positions.