A professional who interprets script, directs technicians, and conducts rehearsals to create stage presentation. Responsibilities include:

• Confers with playwright and producer to discuss script changes.
• Confers with manager, stage to coordinate production plans.
• Rehearses cast in individual roles to elicit best possible performance.
• Suggests changes, such as voice and movement, to develop performance based on script interpretation and using knowledge of acting techniques.
• Approves scenic and costume designs, sound, special effects, and choreography.
• May select cast.
• May select set designer.