ABSTRACT
The director is a key ingredient in marketing the show so Director’s input will often be encouraged. Finally, the path that most directors take in their careers involves at least a few “guerrilla theatre” productions where Director serve as a “one-person band.” The first possibility mentioned can be remedied by a director who does sufficient research and study before deciding on a concept for the show. The second, is more problematic. Directors who make poor conceptual choices, such as the example, often have their agenda or concept decided upon prior to selecting a script. Directors should bear this rule in mind when working with designers as well. With new technological advances made almost daily, there are a wealth of gadgets available to designers. As Director work with designers in meetings and during productions, keep asking yourself if the choices Director are both making are telling the story in the best way possible.
