Tarragon Theatre / Directing for the Stage with Soheil Parsa

Directing for the Stage aims to equip aspiring theatre directors with introductory skills for theatre creation and directorial practices. Directors are responsible for every aspect of a theatrical performance, and therefore are required to collaborate closely with actors, choreographers, and a variety of designers including sound, costumes and lighting. Through discussions and a series of practical exercises, students will learn techniques for working with this diverse creative team towards the facilitation of a collaborative process. A key area of focus will be on how a play and/or its theme can inform our creative imagination, allowing us to explore and discover a play’s non-verbal, visual and physical aspects.