Directing for Mutual Growth
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Learn how to practice directing that empowers your whole team through hands-on experience working with actors.
A four-week course discussing the directing process, starting with show selection through working with actors in a practice rehearsal process. Students will learn how to pick shows that center accessibility and equitability, access materials to learn about the shows they’re interested in, handle an audition and rehearsal room, and work hands-on with actors to practice safe and thoughtful directing.
Instructor: Oscar Quezada (they/he)
~Who This Class Is For~
Beginning directors or those interested in directing. No prerequisites or previous directing experience required.
~ What You’ll Learn ~
After completing this class, you will:
- Understand audition and callback preparation
- Understand how to select successful shows and break them down into easy steps
- Understand how to support your actors and team throughout the whole production process
- Know how to handle conflict and problems that can arise during a show
- Understand how to handle a tech week into opening night
~Class Details~
Dates: October 17 & 24, November 7 & 14 (no class October 31)
Time: 2:00–4:00 PM
Location: 2424 Castro Way, Sacramento, CA, 95818
Class size: Maximum 14 participants
Registration deadline: October 12, 2026
Prerequisites: None
Fall 2026 introductory rate: $90 for the four-class series(regular price: $120)
**A limited number of reduced-rate registrations and full scholarships may be available. Contact us before registering to request financial assistance.
What to Bring:
Notebook, pencil, highlighter, and/or a laptop or tablet.
~Accessibility & Accommodations~
Spectrum Stage is committed to making our classes accessible. If you need an accommodation or have access needs you'd like us to know about, please contact us. You do not need to provide medical documentation to request an accommodation.
~Cancellation & Refunds~
Registration may be cancelled for a full refund any time before the first class. If you attend part of the series but an emergency prevents you from completing it, we can provide a prorated refund for the remaining classes or a credit toward a future Spectrum Stage class equal to the unused portion of your registration fee. Missed individual classes are not refundable. If Spectrum Stage cancels the class series, registered participants will receive a full refund.
Your Instructor:
Oscar Quezada (they/he) works as a professional theatre artist in Sacramento. They are an alum of Southern Oregon University and Folsom Lake College having earned their BFA in Stage Direction. With directing, Oscar values an open-minded and detail-oriented approach that makes his teachings approachable and comprehensive.
Please pre-register as space is limited!
https://spectrumstage.ludus.com/show_page.php?show_id=200550438
A four-week course discussing the directing process, starting with show selection through working with actors in a practice rehearsal process. Students will learn how to pick shows that center accessibility and equitability, access materials to learn about the shows they’re interested in, handle an audition and rehearsal room, and work hands-on with actors to practice safe and thoughtful directing.
Instructor: Oscar Quezada (they/he)
~Who This Class Is For~
Beginning directors or those interested in directing. No prerequisites or previous directing experience required.
~ What You’ll Learn ~
After completing this class, you will:
- Understand audition and callback preparation
- Understand how to select successful shows and break them down into easy steps
- Understand how to support your actors and team throughout the whole production process
- Know how to handle conflict and problems that can arise during a show
- Understand how to handle a tech week into opening night
~Class Details~
Dates: October 17 & 24, November 7 & 14 (no class October 31)
Time: 2:00–4:00 PM
Location: 2424 Castro Way, Sacramento, CA, 95818
Class size: Maximum 14 participants
Registration deadline: October 12, 2026
Prerequisites: None
Fall 2026 introductory rate: $90 for the four-class series(regular price: $120)
**A limited number of reduced-rate registrations and full scholarships may be available. Contact us before registering to request financial assistance.
What to Bring:
Notebook, pencil, highlighter, and/or a laptop or tablet.
~Accessibility & Accommodations~
Spectrum Stage is committed to making our classes accessible. If you need an accommodation or have access needs you'd like us to know about, please contact us. You do not need to provide medical documentation to request an accommodation.
~Cancellation & Refunds~
Registration may be cancelled for a full refund any time before the first class. If you attend part of the series but an emergency prevents you from completing it, we can provide a prorated refund for the remaining classes or a credit toward a future Spectrum Stage class equal to the unused portion of your registration fee. Missed individual classes are not refundable. If Spectrum Stage cancels the class series, registered participants will receive a full refund.
Your Instructor:
Oscar Quezada (they/he) works as a professional theatre artist in Sacramento. They are an alum of Southern Oregon University and Folsom Lake College having earned their BFA in Stage Direction. With directing, Oscar values an open-minded and detail-oriented approach that makes his teachings approachable and comprehensive.
Please pre-register as space is limited!
https://spectrumstage.ludus.com/show_page.php?show_id=200550438
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