This class is geared to serve the needs of Advanced Actors, Design/tech students and Theater Generalists as well as Directors: a comprehensive introduction to the art and craft of directing and of the actor’s relationship to the director’s process. Direct two scenes. Learn the fundamental process and tools of directing: working with actors, focusing on text and character analysis, in-class exercises on staging techniques and composition theory; explore core rehearsal methods, status, and the relationship between language and behavior. Note: Theater majors must pass Theater 3301 with a grade of C or better.