Art, Drama and Music Professor how-to
How to Direct a Student Play
Productions teach collaboration.
Quick answer
Productions teach collaboration. In short: choose; hold; plan, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Choose a script.
Hold auditions.
Plan rehearsals.
Block scenes.
Coordinate design teams.
Run tech and performances.
Safety reminders for art, drama and music professors
- Follow studio and shop safety
- Use safe theater rigging
- Protect hearing in music rooms
- Protect student privacy
Key terms
MFA · DMA · Studio · Critique · Ensemble · Recital: see the full art, drama and music professor glossary.