What to look for in rehearsal space
In order to direct a play, you first need to find a place to rehearse it.
You are going to need a space that has plenty of room, is easily accessible (no actor really wants to travel for three hours a day just to get to rehearsal. And, for that matter, neither do you!), has good facilities (a kettle for making tea and coffee is a necessity, as is a clean bathroom for afterwards). Peace and quiet is helpful too, as it’s difficult to produce one’s best theatrical work to a constant background of workmen drilling, or music blaring.
Finally, if you’re working on an independent fringe theatre production, money is going to be at a premium, and you are going to have to look for cheap rehearsal space. What counts as cheap will depend on your budget, and what compromises you can make…
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