Major principles of play direction for the middle/high schoolteacher will be addressed. Through comprehensive script analysis, skills will be developed in play structure as a basis for which the various elements of theatre can be organized to achieve dramatic unity taking the play from the script to the stage. Best practices in the application of directing, casting, costuming, movement, props, and stage business will be covered. This class will introduce the techniques employed by a director to communicate with actors and the audience. 3 credits.