Douglas, Lucien2011-07-132017-05-112011-07-132017-05-112011-05May 2011http://hdl.handle.net/2152/ETD-UT-2011-05-2851textAn in depth reflection on my approach to directing theater, particularly the attitudes and exercises I utilize to foster a positive environment for actors and designers to do their best artistic work. This thesis sites specific examples from the productions I directed as a Master of Fine Arts student in the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of Texas at Austin.application/pdfengTheaterProduction and directionThe threepenny operaRehearsalsUniversity of Texas at AustinCreating the conditions for inspiration : thoughts on positive, collaborative theatre making at the University of Texas at Austinthesis2011-07-132152/ETD-UT-2011-05-2851