Literary quality, production demands, and how the plays reflect our contemporary value systems will be analyzed. Journal, mid-term, final, paper and presentation are required. This course studies the art of play direction for proscenium and central stages. Basic fundamentals such as interpretation, composition, picturization, movement, and rhythm are considered. Production procedures related to auditions, casting, and rehearsals are examined.
Special emphasis is placed on studying techniques and methods of working with the actor.
Each student is provided the opportunity to direct a one-act play during the semester. Evaluation is based on the student's directoral work, examinations, and other assignments.