Learn to Direct with Vince Petronio

Class Size: 8

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to absorb the fundamentals of directing under the tutelage of experienced actor/director/storyteller/teacher Vince Petronio.  The small class size will allow for great exploration and a final showcase of your work will complete the course.

Vince’s collection of scene scripts can be accessed here

 A Showcase for invited guests to see your great work will be on February 25, 2023.

Covid Info
At this time, proof of vaccination is not required.  Wearing a mask is recommended but not mandatory. Audience covid safety guidelines will be announced in advance of all classes, events, and productions as we closely follow the
RI Reopening guidelines. 

Discrimination Policy

The Players is an anti-oppression creative community committed to expanding our organization to include all people in order to capture the truest range of diversity and authenticity in our productions onstage, backstage, and in the audience.  The Players will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, race, color, sexual orientation, and/or ability.

Vince is Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies at URI.

Directing Credits include: The Butter Fingers Angel, Wait Until Dark, The Philadelphia Story, A Murder is Announced and direction and radio adaptation of An Enemy of the People, all at The Players. Thom Pain, The Altruists, Galileo at Burbage Theatre Company. 4000 Miles at 2nd Story Theater. Caucasian Chalk Circle at University of Rhode Island. Straight White Men at The Wilbury Group. Red Speedo, The Moors, The Christians, Wolf Hall, Epic Theatre.