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1

How did the role of the theatre director evolve? Trace the historical evolution of the modern-day director. Who were the major names and what were some of the major events?
2

A director is the glue that holds a production together. While most theatre is a collaboration of many different people, the director is the center of those collaborators. What are the responsibilities of a director? Use specific examples.
3

What is a director’s concept? Using Shakespeare’s Hamlet, come up with a brief director’s concept for that play. Make sure to include a “controlling image.”
4

What is an “auteur” director and how does one differ from a regular director? Make sure to name some specific “auteur” directors and other examples in your answer.
5

What role does a producer play in the theatrical process? What are the producer’s responsibilities and how much control does he/she have over the director and the production?





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