Step Into the Spotlight: Master the Art of Directing Actors
A Three-Day, In-Person Intensive for Directors Ready to Lead
Great performances don't happen by accident—they're directed. Are you ready to step up?
This isn't just a workshop. It's a rare, highly selective opportunity to train alongside elite industry professionals. Curated by the Television Academy's Directors, Writers, and Actors Peer Groups, this exclusive three-day intensive is designed for emerging and early-career directors who are serious about mastering the craft of working with actors.
You won't just learn — you'll rehearse, direct, observe, and connect.
This hands-on, immersive experience will transform how you communicate with performers and elevate your storytelling.
What You'll Gain
Collaborate directly with professional actors and veteran directors
Refine the art of shaping emotionally authentic performances
Develop a shared language for effective actor-director collaboration
Engage in live scene work, real-time feedback, and creative mentorship
Build a professional network with peers and Television Academy leaders
Over three transformative days, you'll:
Work face-to-face with professional actors and veteran directors
Hone the art of shaping emotionally authentic performances
Unlock the language of actor-director collaboration
Engage in live scene work and real-time feedback
Build powerful connections with peers, mentors, and industry collaborators
Admission is extremely limited — only 12 directors will be selected.
This is your invitation to take the seat you've been working toward.
You will be notified within three days indicating whether you have or have not been selected to participate.
ParticipantsThis workshop will be led by Elise Forier Edie, an acting coach for over twenty years. Trained in multiple acting modalities, Elise carries certifications in both Rasaboxes and Meisner techniques and recently contributed to the book, Inside the Performance Workshop: A Sourcebook for Rasaboxes. She has taught acting and directing from New York to Los Angeles, and everywhere in between.
Timeline
Friday: 7:00 – 9:00 PMVirtual Kick-Off via Zoom
Meet the cohort, review the weekend schedule, and begin setting the foundation for the work ahead.
Panels, Discussion, and Scene Rehearsals
Engage with industry leaders, explore practical tools for directing actors, and begin rehearsing your assigned scene with professional performers.
Rehearsal, Peer Observation, and Final Showcase
Continue refining your scene, observe fellow directors in action, and present your work in a final live showcase beginning at 1:45 PM.
Lunch will be provided.