TH 584 - Directing the Musical

Credits: 4 credits
(Fall)

Building on the experience of one directing class, students are instructed in the particular challenges of directing a musical theatre productionfrom coaching singing and acting performance to staging complex scenes that involve music and dance, from learning the skills needed to create a collaborative atmosphere to understanding the communication skills needed to work well with designers, technicians, stage managers, and all other personnel involved in the production of musical theatre.

Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s) Performing Arts majors who have completed one directing course and permission of instructor.