For the first time in two years, I’m offering my online directing workshop again this summer:
EVERYTHING BUT REHEARSAL
A six-week online workshop on director preparation
Sunday nights, 7:00–10:00 PM ET
On Zoom
July 26–August 30
Registration is open now.
A substantial amount of a director's work is done during the time before rehearsal begins, yet what a director does in this period can be mysterious because much of it is done alone. This online workshop is for directors to expand their toolbox of techniques and exercise their skills in director preparation. Each participant will bring a play to prepare for the six-week workshop. During weekly Zoom sessions, we will read about and try different preparation methods and practice moments with guest professionals such as pitching a play, first meeting with designers, and first rehearsal in a supportive setting to learn and develop skills.
Each participant will bring a play they are planning to direct, dreaming of directing, or using as a serious practice text for the six weeks. Together, we’ll explore different approaches to preparation, text analysis, research, images, pitching, designer conversations, casting, and first rehearsal presentations.
This is a small, intimate workshop with room for everyone to participate fully, ask questions, try things out, and receive feedback in a supportive environment.
Topics
Week 1: Following your first instincts / beginning text analysis
Week 2: Text analysis continued / dramaturgical research / images
Week 3: Pitching a play to an Artistic Director or company
Week 4: Collaborating with designers and thinking about casting
Week 5: Preparing for first design meetings
Week 6: Presentations for first rehearsal
Details
Dates: Sundays, July 26–August 30
Time: 7:00–10:00 PM ET
Location: Zoom
Cost: $300
Class size: Limited to 8 participants
Because the class is small and participation-based, please plan to attend every session. The room works best when everyone is fully in it, curious, generous, and ready to dig.
A $150 deposit secures your spot, with the remaining $150 due midway through the workshop. Payment plans are available. Just email me.
Registration is open now!!
CLICK HERE FOR THE FORM
Questions? Email me at joanie.schultz@gmail.com.
Come spend six Sunday nights building the invisible architecture of directing. The part before rehearsal is where the weather starts to change.