Stage director
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that plans and designs the direction of theater and stage works, overseeing all aspects of direction including casting, acting guidance, rehearsals, and performances.
Description
A stage director is a specialist who interprets the intent of scripts and original works, designing the work's vision into concrete direction plans. They handle casting, provide acting guidance to performers, collaborate with lighting, sound, and art staff to conduct rehearsals. During performances, they accurately convey timing and directorial intent to deliver the world of the work to the audience. While leading the entire team, they realize stage expressions through creative ideas and meticulous planning.
Future Outlook
With the diversification of audience needs and the advancement of digital distribution, demand is expanding for new expression methods such as online direction and VR theater.
Personality Traits
Can respond flexibly / Has excellent communication skills / Has leadership / Has patience / Is creative
Work Style
Agency affiliation / Freelance / Production company employment / Theater resident / Video production company employment
Career Path
Assistant director → Small theater director → Theater company director → Freelance director → Theater producer
Required Skills
Casting / Direction planning / Rehearsal management / Script analysis / Stage technology basics
Recommended Skills
Budget and schedule management / Digital technology utilization (VR/AR, etc.) / Project management / Video direction
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | The ability to flexibly respond to unexpected changes and troubles during performances is necessary. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to accurately instruct even details of acting and stage setups. |
| Communication Skills | Because smooth communication with performers and staff is key to the success of the work. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity to generate unique direction ideas is essential. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Leadership to drive the work's vision is required. |
| Planning & Organization | The ability to meticulously plan and coordinate rehearsals and performance progress is necessary. |
| Problem Solving | Problem-solving skills to quickly respond to troubles during performances are required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Mental endurance is needed amid tension right before performances and long hours of work. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because the work is produced in collaboration with many staff members. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there are few opportunities for numerical analysis. |
Aliases
- Stage director
Related Jobs
- Playwright
- Producer
- Sound technician
- Stage art staff