Director’s Workshop Part I
- All levels
- 16 and older
- $395
- 2040 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
- 30 hours over 10 sessions
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How to direct actors for stage and screen
What separates directors like Quentin Tarantino, Stephen Spielberg, Martin Scorcese, The Coen Brothers, and Paul Thomas Anderson from others? For one thing, they understand how to work with actors and get a great performance out of them. Most working directors today are glorified traffic managers who may know how to frame a nice-looking shot, but don't know anything about collaborating with a performer to get their best possible work.
If you want to be the next Alfred Hitchcock or Stanley Kubrick, you need to learn more than just the basics. In order to stand out and get noticed for your work, you'll need to develop that same insight that the greats have when working with their actors.
In this exciting series of workshops, you'll not only learn the fundamentals of directing and working with actors, but you'll also get to put your newfound skills to the test when you direct a full production of your choice, right here in our studio.
Part 1 - Fundamentals of Directing
This unique 10 week intensive program will focus on teaching you the essential tools that every director must know, including:
Each week, you will get to work with volunteer students from our acting workshops to help you develop your directing skill set.
Note: The school will collect a one-time registration fee of $25 for first-time students.
In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.
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Chicago Actors Studio
Bucktown, North Side
2040 N Elston Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60614 Bucktown, North Side
2040 N Elston Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60614
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