Everyone needs mentors and everyone needs advice, but when you’re starting out in the arts industry it’s sometimes hard to find the right people to talk to about some of your questions and concerns. If you’re an aspiring director, or just starting out in the field, we’ve made it easier for you with this array of insightful tips from directors in six different states and territories.
Direct shows for young audiences: The best way to test your directorial talent is to make a show that can hold the attention of a room full of Year Nines. Bonus points if you can make a schools touring show that can play in a posh private school theatre, as well as the drama classroom of a rural state school.