We continually have problems in getting directors for our shows. Being located in a low population, rural area hurts. One idea that I have broached to our group (since they were crazy enough to elect me president) is develop a pool of directors by staging a series of one act plays. I have heard several people say thay they would like to learn how to direct, but don't feel that they can take on a full length play. My feeling is that this methodology will build up the confidence factor. We have tried using assistant directors with some success of developing directors. Gotta keep prospecting!!

I gotta echo Steve's suggestion of a series of one-act plays. We have an annual one-act play festival. It's a great training ground for new directors (including me). It's also a great way to get new actors involved, who don't want to commit to the scheduled required for a full-length play. Plus, you can take risks with one-acts that you might not be able to take with your major productions. Totally win-win-win situation.