Six Main Phases Of A Theatre Director

six main phases:

Funding :Find a script, Find a director, find venue and Secure funding.

Planning:

Hire support staff. You need to hire professionals or volunteer Theatre Technicians, such as carpenters, painters, props artists, etc. Other Theatre Technicians vital to mounting a finished production include the Sound Engineer, the volunteer Stage Crew, who run the show backstage, and the volunteer Lighting and Sound Board Operators. As well as Schedule auditions time and dates.

Designing: Prior to the beginning of rehearsals, the Director meets with the Choreographer, Music Director, and the Design Team which is composed of the Set Designer, Costume Designer, Lighting Designer, Technical Director/Production Manager, and Props Master.

During the rehearsal process, the Stage Manager helps the Director in numerous capacities, including recording stage blocking, making notes for the Director, communicating necessary information to the performers and designers.

Reading Rehearsal

Attended by all members of cast and production team

Cast engages in a read thru of the script, production team listens, takes notes, and prepares

Blocking Rehearsals

Rehearsals in which the director co-ordinates all the planned movements on

The final product that results from all of the labors coming together to complete the finished work. The Stage Manager is now responsible for running the show as created through the rehearsal process and makes sure the stage is set appropriately, that all performers are present for their entrances, and “calls” all the cues during performances by telling the Board Operators and Stage Crew when to execute a change in lighting, sound or stage setting.

Techinqal theatre elements includes constructing and rigging scenery, hanging and focusing of lighting, design and procurement of costumes, makeup, procurement of props, stage management, and recording and mixing of sound.

Stage Manager (SM) The stage manager is responsible to the producer and director. Thye need to have very strong organizationa andcommunication skills. They need to be able to stay calm under pressure and have the abliity to muilt task. He/she communicates remotely with technical crew and calls all cues for lighting and sound effects, as well as coordinating the run crew for any scene changes that may be called for. The stage manager also assists with the production from the start to finsih. There Duties include:

- Research with the producer on the selection of assistant stage managers

- Attends all production