Directing Tips: 5 Keys to Working With Actors

Of all of the aspects of a director's job description, working with actors is one of the most important to get right! How can we be the best leaders for our casts? Let's dive in... 0:00 Intro 0:18 Key #5 1:10 Key #4 2:10 Key #3 4:05 Key #2 5:37 Key #1 6:41 Final Thoughts // WHAT TO WATCH NEXT // Overwhelmed with directing a play or musical? Start here… How to Direct a Play: 3 Simple Steps to Stage Your Show with CONFIDENCE    • How to Direct a Play: 3 Simple Steps to St...   Looking to level up your next production? Start here… A Show's Silent Killer and How to STOP IT from Attacking Your Show    • A Show's Silent Killer and How to STOP IT ...   Want to see a show from the comfort of your home? Start here... "Written By..." (A New Play)    • "Written By..." (A New Play)   Want to come along on a fun theatre director challenge? Start here… Theatre Director Challenge: The Getty Center in 2023    • Theatre Director Challenge: The Getty Cent...   Want a daily dose of artsy encouragement? Start here… Artist Pep Talk #1    • Artist Pep Talk #1   Want to learn some fun facts about your favorite musicals? Start here... Did You Know in WICKED...    • Did You Know in WICKED… #shorts #broadway ...   Want to gamify your theatre lesson plans? Start here… Theater Games: Teaching the Parts of the Stage [Drama Teacher Resources]    • Theater Games: Teaching the Parts of the S...