Theatre has always been a subject of interest in my life. I watched movies and was more intrigued by the character choices, makeup, costumes, and background rather than the movie itself. I would find myself thinking about things I would have done differently in a film, especially films based on books. So, in 5th grade, at Handley Elementary, I made the decision to enter SASA middle school with a Theater concentration. I really liked theater, but I eventually got tired of being on stage. I enjoyed things like critiquing monologues, building sets, being part of the stage crew, and analyzing scripts more than acting. In 10th grade, I was appointed assistant director of a play called "The Rope Swing", which was part of SASA's fall production in 2012. Since then, I have served as assistant director of three shows and I fell into I love directing. A director is someone who takes a written script, feature film or television show and personal vision and turns it into an audiovisual for an audience. This person is responsible for the overall creative and practical interpretation of the piece they have chosen to work on, taking into account the budget and physical constraints of the production. They are involved throughout the entire process, from the design and pre-production and rehearsal stages to the final performance. Directors also work closely with their creative and production teams, performers and producer to create a show that will connect with audiences. Therefore, they must be able to coordinate effectively across a wide range of disciplines and have artistic vision. Some directors also double as writers, designers and performers...... middle of paper ...... require the same skills that a director's career entails, such as communication skills . So, if directing doesn't work out, you can transfer your skills to another career field. A director works long days, weeks at a time. It's a stressful career that requires good communication skills and self-determination. You will become frustrated when things don't go as planned and you will become fed up with certain projects. You have to start small and work your way up, but once you get there, it's worth it. Some people will end up hating you and others will love you. People will come and see the projects you produce. They will laugh, cry, get angry, show their feelings and clap. The most rewarding part of directing is being able to see the vision, the hard work, the stress, the frustration, all of it come together at the same time to form the final production itself..