Resources for Directors

Directors have unique needs when it comes to research. Sometimes you are looking for scripts. Sometimes you are searching for how a character might have spent their days in a particular historical time period. Sometimes you are wanting to improve your craft with a different method, or reach out to local theaters to work with them. Here is your one stop shop for all your directing research needs.

In this guide, you will be able to:

• Find Scripts so you can find a piece to direct or expand your knowledge the theatrical landscape.
• Find Books About Directing to enhance your toolkit with new directing techniques and methods.
• Find Articles about Directing to find interviews, inspiration, or production information.
• Find Images and Historical Sources for inspiration and historical context.
• Find Video Resources of performances and interviews with directors discussing their craft to learn from the greats.
• Find Professional Resources to make connections in the field.
• Get Help from Megan Reichelt: the Theater, Dance, and Women & Gender Studies Librarian!

If you can't find what you are looking for in this guide, here are a few others that might help!