Workshops And Events
A Service of The Drama League Directors Project
WORKSHOPS OVERVIEW
WORKSHOPS OVERVIEW
The Drama League offers working directors classes, workshops, and development opportunities in evolving and emerging areas of importance to future success in the field. Like dancers returning to the barre for a lifetime of learning, directors are continually expanding and growing their skills, addressing the creation of new projects in future-forward environments. Bringing together acclaimed practitioners, the Workshops are short time commitments, designed to offer maximum acquisition of new information. Workshops will be announced on this page, but will also be announced via email invitations; if you’d like to update your email address with The Drama League, please contact us at artistic@dramaleague.org.
GATHERINGS OVERVIEW
GATHERINGS OVERVIEW
Although surrounded by actors, designers, and teams, directing is often isolating, and can be a lonely career. To address this, The Drama League offers The Gatherings, a series of community-focused meetups for directors to share experiences, pool resources, source knowledge, and enjoy each others’ company. The Gatherings are open to all Alumni of any Directors Project program. RSVP information about upcoming Gatherings will be shared via email invitations; if you’d like to update your email address with The Drama League, please contact us at artistic@dramaleague.org.
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE TABLE
WORKSHOP: The Other Side of the Table: Audition Techniques for Directors
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, September 24th at 7pm
DURATION: Three (3) Hours
LOCATION: The Drama League Theater Center
ADDRESS: 32 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10013
GENERAL ADMISSION: $95
DIRECTORS PROJECT ALUMNI/DRAMA LEAGUE MEMBERS: $75
DESCRIPTION: The old saying is true — casting is EVERYTHING — but excellent casting is easier said than done. How do develop your personal technique to identify talent, instinct, and ability? What techniques can strengthen your ability to effectively match actor and role? And how can we transform the audition process so that it reflects our creative and ethical values? THE OTHER SIDE OF THE TABLE: AUDITION TECHNIQUES FOR DIRECTORS moves the selection process out of gut instincts and into conscious skills any director can employ, developed from interviews with dozens of acclaimed directors, agents and casting directors. Participants will learn to counter unconscious biases, and offer methods to ensure your audition is fair, equitable, and welcoming.
FLEXPAY: Secure your spot by splitting your payment into two easy installments. If you would like to use Flexpay, please contact us at the email below before registering.
QUESTIONS: Email us at education(at)dramaleague.org.
CREATING THE AUDITION ROOM
WORKSHOP: Creating The Audition Room: Audition Techniques For Directors
DATE/TIME: Monday, September 29th at 7pm
DURATION: Three (3) Hours
LOCATION: The Drama League Theater Center
ADDRESS: 32 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10013
GENERAL ADMISSION: $199
DIRECTORS PROJECT ALUMNI/DRAMA LEAGUE MEMBERS: $149
DESCRIPTION: This hands-on course gives directors the rare opportunity to practice audition techniques in a professional setting. Through a series of mock auditions with working actors, directors will learn how to build the first room — the audition room — that reflects their values, and gives actors a platform to be their best. CREATING THE AUDITION ROOM: AUDITION TECHNIQUES FOR DIRECTORS explores how environment, tone, clarity, communication, and presence shape the audition experience for both actor and director. In this workshop, you’ll create and get feedback on your casting breakdowns, practice audition room skills, and learn how to get the best of your collaborators. By honing in real time, directors will gain the confidence to cast with purpose, lead with integrity, and create spaces that invite trust from the very first moment.
FLEXPAY: Secure your spot by splitting your payment into two easy installments. If you would like to use Flexpay, please contact us at the email below before registering.
QUESTIONS: Email us at education(at)dramaleague.org.
DIRECTOR’S NIGHT OUT
EVENT: Directors Gathering: Directors’ Night Out
DATE/TIME: Monday, October 6th at 6pm
DURATION: Three (3) Hours
LOCATION: Someday Bar
ADDRESS: 364 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
ADMISSION: Free for all Directors Project Alumni (with RSVP)
DIRECTORS PROJECT ALUMNI/DRAMA LEAGUE MEMBERS: $149
DESCRIPTION: Welcome to the new season! If you’re an alumnus of The Drama League Directors Project, we’d love to connect, chat, and enjoy some beverages with you! At Someday Bar in Brooklyn, there will be Happy Hour drinks and Snack Discounts for three hours, so come see old friends, meet new ones, and celebrate the directing community!
TO RSVP: Click Here
Q&A SESSIONS – 2026 APPLICATIONS (IN-PERSON)
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SESSIONS: In-Person Q&As about The 2026 Directors Project Applications
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RESIDENCIES Q&A: Monday, November 17, 2025 – 1pm-2:30pm
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ASSISTANTSHIPS Q&A: Monday, November 17, 2025 – 3pm-4:30pm
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STAGE DIRECTING AND ROSE FELLOWSHIPS Q&A: Monday, December 1, 2025 – Noon-1:30pm
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FUTURENOW FELLOWSHIPS Q&A: Monday, December 1, 2025 – 2pm-3:30pm
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TV/FILM DIRECTING FELLOWSHIPS Q&A: Monday, December 1, 2025 – 4pm-5:30pm
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DURATION: 90 Minutes Each
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LOCATION: The Drama League Theater Center
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ADDRESS: 32 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10013
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ADMISSION: Free, RSVP Required (Limited Space). Note: This session will not be recorded or distributed, to ensure the privacy of attendees.
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DESCRIPTION: The Drama League welcomes all directors interested in applying to The 2026 Directors Project’s Fellowships, Residencies and Assistantships to attend In-person Q&A Sessions November 18 and December 1! The team will tailor discussion to the attendees’ needs, share insights, discuss new opportunities, answer questions, and help you fine-tune your application. Attendance (and refreshments!) are free, but RSVPs are required.
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TO RSVP: Use the button above. See you soon!
Q&A SESSIONS – 2026 APPLICATIONS (ONLINE/ZOOM)
SESSIONS: Virtual (Zoom/Online) Q&As about The 2026 Directors Project Applications
ASSISTANTSHIPS Q&A: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 – 6pm-7:30pm
RESIDENCIES Q&A: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 – 7:30pm-9pm
FUTURENOW FELLOWSHIPS Q&A: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 – 7pm-8:30pm
STAGE DIRECTING AND ROSE DIRECTING FELLOWSHIPS Q&A: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 – 7pm-8:30pm
TV/FILM DIRECTING FELLOWSHIPS Q&A: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 – 7pm-8:30pm
DURATION: 90 Minutes Each
LOCATION: Online/Virtual (via Zoom) Note: This session will not be recorded or distributed, to ensure the privacy of attendees.
ADMISSION: Free, RSVP Required (Limited Space)
DESCRIPTION: The Drama League welcomes all directors interested in applying to The 2026 Directors Project’s Fellowships, Residencies and Assistantships to attend Virtual Q&A Sessions via Zoom! The team will tailor discussion to the attendees’ needs, share insights, discuss new opportunities, answer questions, and help you fine-tune your application. Attendance is free, but RSVPs are required.
TO RSVP: Use the button above. And if you can’t attend, consider joining one of our in-person sessions above.