How to Cast A Play | Tips for New Directors

Опубликовано: 23 Август 2026
на канале: Derek Writes Stuff
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A director's job is to wrangle chaos into coherence, and one of the first steps is casting your play. Here are four tips for new directors taking on school, community, and organizational plays! 🔔 REMEMBER TO LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE!🔔

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Written and edited by Derek James Hauk
'4th Ave Walkup' and 'It Was Like That When I Got There' by Lee Rosevere
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In this video, Derek gives four tips to new directors involved with casting school, club, and community plays. Being a director is a huge responsibility that many step into without guidance, and casting a play brings many unseen challenges.