This 10-day intensive, multi-disciplinary workshop allows students to study and practice essential tools of directing with a faculty of accomplished professionals. It is open to anyone interested in working on their technique as a director. Previous training in directing is not required.

Non-credit

Residential

Commuter

Accepts International Students

Final project

The Specifics
The course is comprised of six classes related to the pillars of directing:
• Directing Practice: The work of the director ranging from approaching the text, to articulating an active point of view for a production, and to working with actors in rehearsal.
• Design: Explores means for developing the physical environment of a production based on a director's response to a text and its requirements.
• Text Analysis: Identifies the elements that make up the world of the text and examines their potential influences on a production.
• Voice: Draws on performers' training in vocal production--as well some simple techniques--to help vocally command a rehearsal room.
• Physicality: Experiments with and strategies for approaching stage composition, physical life, and emotional gesture.
• Stage Management: Introduces the principals of organizing all aspects of a production, communicating them clearly, and realizing them in performance.

Each class meets multiple times over the course of the 10 days, focusing on practical tools which aid the director in developing a production. The program culminates in a lab where students present projects in rehearsal.

10-Day Directing Workshop

Jul 13 - Jul 22

1 week

Commuter

1200 USD

10-Day Directing Workshop

Jul 13 - Jul 22

1 week

Residential

2210 USD

• Tuition - $1,200
• Application fee (nonrefundable) - $75
• Yale Health Fee - $60

On Campus Housing & Meals
Directing students may stay on campus for an additional fee. Student housing provides students with single dorm rooms and shared dormatory showers/restrooms.
Students may purchase meals through Yale Dining or at area eateries for an additional cost.

• On-campus housing (9 nights) - $950

For international students only:
• Visa processing fee (nonrefundable) - $100
• Health Insurance - $52

Financial Aid

Yale Summer Session offers financial assistance to Yale College students on financial aid. Yale Colllege students can receive financial assistance for half (50%) tuition on up to two course credits. Students who have attended Summer Session previously will have the application fee waived. We are unable to offer financial assistance to visiting students.