ISCO Specialization 2166.4.6 Stage Director

From Open Risk Manual

Definition

Stage Director: Stage directors oversee and orchestrate the mounting of a performance production by unifying various endeavours and aspects of a theatrical production. They ensure the quality and completeness of the theatrical production and lead the members of the creative team into realising their artistic vision for it. 

Essential Skills

  • Cue A Performance
  • Analyse A Script
  • Carry Out Auditions
  • Read Scripts
  • Direct An Artistic Team
  • Adapt A Script
  • Assemble An Artistic Team
  • Evaluate Art Quality
  • Maintain Blocking Notes
  • Work With Playwrights


Optional Skills

  • Follow Time Cues
  • Manage Budgets
  • Organise Rehearsals
  • Manage Prompt Book
  • Prompt Performers
  • Select Music For Performance
  • Ensure Visual Quality Of The Set


Alternative Names

  • Stage Manager
  • Scene Director
  • Theater Director
  • Stage Supervisor
  • Circus Director
  • Theatre Director


Higher Level