CBC Drama Club Austin: The Many Languages of the Theater Director

CBC Drama Club Austin: The Many Languages of the Theater Director
(Directing - Level 2)

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Welcome to the fifth session of the Communication By Captivation (CBC) Drama Club, hosted by John Rodgers at the Dougherty Arts Center in Austin, TX! In this meetup, we’re exploring the Theater Direction Level 2—the expansive collection of different types of artists you can expect to work with. Whether you’ve dreamed of directing your own production or just want to understand how directors shape performances, this session is for you!

What to Expect:

1. 🎭 Introductions and Announcements
   Start with a warm welcome, brief introductions, and an overview of the session.
2. 🎬 Theater Spotlight and Reflection
   Watch and analyze a short scene. Discuss the director’s choices—blocking, pacing, and character interactions—and reflect on how those elements influence the performance.
3. 🎭 Subject of the Day: The Many Languages of the Theater Director
   Directors are people that will be working with many different artists of all skill sets. Learn how to speak their language and communicate your vision to a team of multimedia artists!
4. 🎬 Interactive Directing Activity
   You will put together a short presentation using the knowledge you have learned throughout the meeting, and a short script and share it with the group!
5. 🎭 Debrief and Wrap-Up
   Reflect on what you learned and leave with practical ideas for stepping into a directing role.

Whether you’re an aspiring playwright, an actor curious about writing, or someone who simply loves theater, this session is designed to inspire and spark your creativity.

📅 CBC Drama Club Austin: The Many Languages of the Theater Director
🗓 Monday, May 19th, 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
📍 Dougherty Arts Center
1110 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704

Take the director’s chair—join us for this engaging and interactive session! 🎭