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Want Directing Experience (Courses/Work/Observation)

Fri, 14 Aug 2009, 06:19 pm
nkbswe52 posts in thread
Hello theater community! I'm a 19 year ol' chap who's aspiring to become a director, but I'm having trouble finding courses to gain some skills. I'm currently doing a Live Production, Theater and Events course at Tafe, but that has very little directing parts to it (It's more lighting/sound/stage management). So basically I'm asking 'What is the best way to gain experience?'. I'm happy if its University/Tafe courses, or if there is somewhere for new playwrights to join new directors and actors who put on small shows. Whatever! Thanks for any help! -Matthew

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nkbswe5Fri, 14 Aug 2009, 06:19 pm
Hello theater community! I'm a 19 year ol' chap who's aspiring to become a director, but I'm having trouble finding courses to gain some skills. I'm currently doing a Live Production, Theater and Events course at Tafe, but that has very little directing parts to it (It's more lighting/sound/stage management). So basically I'm asking 'What is the best way to gain experience?'. I'm happy if its University/Tafe courses, or if there is somewhere for new playwrights to join new directors and actors who put on small shows. Whatever! Thanks for any help! -Matthew
JustSuseSat, 15 Aug 2009, 05:14 pm

The same answer as usual.

Join your nearest Community Theatres - as many as you can find. Be involved in as many productions as you can, in whatever capacity available. Observe and learn. Then ask if you can have a go at directing. Doing is the best way to learn.
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