LOCATION

JULY 17: ART NY Theatre, 502 West 53rd Street (at 10th Avenue)
JULY 24: Pearl Studios, 500 8th Avenue (at 35th Street)

FORMAT

Spend a day immersed in the craft and joy of directing , guided by Broadway professionals who go in depth to answer your questions, trade ideas, and translate their skills, methodology and practical knowledge to your academic setting.

A DIRECTOR PREPARES with Peter Flynn

Directing a play or musical requires both a specific point of view and an ability to facilitate good work from a variety of personalities and skill levels. Vision, communication, and discernment of shared perspective are all integral to the collaboration we cultivate as the leaders of the process, from preproduction to performance. How do we find our personal way in to any given script? What do the writers require and how does our perspective clarify, enhance, and heighten that? Ultimately, how do we communicate this vision and approach to the rest of our company: producers (administration), designers, and actors?

This workshop will use the Stephen Schwartz / Bob Fosse musical Pippin to illuminate an understanding of “concept” and how the director becomes both the spokesperson and arbiter of this vision from creative talks with designers, through casting, to rehearsals and performance. This course is designed to discuss and answer questions around the entire directing process including design, casting, scheduling, character development, staging, tech, and enrolling all key players along the way. 

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10:00am – 12:00pm – Concept, preproduction, & design

12:00pm – 1:30pm – Casting & scheduling       

1:30pm – 2:30pm – LUNCH

2:30pm – 4:30pm – Staging and working with actors

4:30pm – 5:00pm – Wrap up and Questions

LOCATION

ART NY Theatre, 502 West 53rd Street (at 10th Avenue)

FORMAT

Divided into three parts (Scenery, Sound, Projections), this workshop will focus on translating best practices from Broadway to your school or community theatre setting.

• Using what you have in your theatre for maximum impact on stage.
• Building your stock. Where best to spend your money to gain the most.
• New technology, resources and ideas.
• The most affordable methods, materials, equipment.
• Integrating students onto your team.
• Ask a Pro Q&A: Discuss solution opportunities for your program with Broadway technicians and designers.

LOCATION

Pearl Studios, 500 8th Avenue (at 35th Street)

FORMAT

Spend a day immersed in the craft and joy of choreography, guided by Broadway professionals who go in depth to answer your questions, trade ideas, and translate their skills, methodology and practical knowledge to your academic setting.

Divided into three parts, the workshop will arm you with new techniques for staging group numbers, integrating story into your musical staging, and break down classic choreography from a beloved show.

LOCATION

Pearl Studios, 500 8th Avenue (at 35th Street)

FORMAT

Spend a day immersed in the craft and joy of music directing , guided by Broadway professionals who go in depth to answer your questions, trade ideas, and translate their skills, methodology and practical knowledge to your academic setting.

Divided into three parts, the workshop will arm you with new techniques for bringing out the best in your performance and orchestral students, expanding their capacity and range, and growing your skill set and expertise as a conductor, director and educator.