Everyone needs mentors and everyone needs advice, but when you’re starting out in the arts industry it’s sometimes hard to find the right people to talk to about some of your questions and concerns. If you’re an aspiring director, or just starting out in the field, we’ve made it easier for you with this array of insightful tips from directors in six different states and territories.
Work with new writers on new plays: The film industry has a great saying, ‘write to shoot, shoot to cut’. The stage is no different. A director has to learn the skill of collaborating with a playwright to develop a play so it’s ready to be rehearsed, and then develop the nose to cut and refine that play on the floor, ready for an audience. This is the only way to hone your storytelling skills.
