A 12-month practice-based theatre directing programme for aspiring directors and performing arts practitioners, combining individual mentoring, practical assignments, and the development of a Director’s Book, with distance and blended learning options.
Where: Distance learning: worldwide. Blended learning: distance learning combined with two in-person practical sessions in Germany. Dates and locations are arranged individually. Organising institution: NIPAI, Berlin, Germany.
When: 12-month programme with intakes typically in spring and autumn. Exact starting dates are confirmed individually with admitted students.
Deadline for applications: Applications are reviewed on a competitive basis. Please contact NIPAI for the application deadline of the next intake.
NIPAI’s 12-month Theatre Directing Certificate Programme is designed for aspiring theatre directors, actors, choreographers, and performing arts educators who want to develop foundational directing skills through practice-based training.
The curriculum covers play analysis, directorial concepts, ensemble building, choreography, stage composition, blocking, and rehearsal planning. Students work on practical assignments connected to a chosen play, receiving individual written feedback from a mentor.
The programme concludes with a Director’s Book (Explanation Book), bringing together artistic concepts, scene analysis, staging decisions, and rehearsal plans. Successful graduates receive a NIPAI Professional Certificate in Theatre Directing.
Applicants must hold at least a high school diploma and have prior experience in the performing arts. Previous directing experience is not required. The programme is conducted in English.
About NIPAI
NIPAI (New International Performing Arts Institute) is a Berlin-based institute for contemporary performing arts, established in 2000. Its educational approach is based on the principle that knowledge becomes meaningful when applied in practice. NIPAI works with theatre directors, choreographers, performers, and arts educators from different countries, providing an international learning environment focused on practical training, artistic development, and the exchange of professional experience.
How to apply:
Complete the application form and submit your CV, information about your artistic experience, and relevant supporting documents. Applications are assessed individually.
Application form: https://www.nipai.org/programmes/application
Costs for participants:
Tuition fee: €15,950 for the 12-month programme.
Partial financial support of up to €3,000 may be available to eligible applicants on a competitive basis.
Installment payment options are also available.
For individual tuition and funding enquiries, please contact admissions@nipai.org.
Contact details:
NIPAI, New International Performing Arts Institute
Breite Str. 43, 13187 Berlin, Germany
Admissions: admissions@nipai.org
General enquiries: info@nipai.org
For further information, please visit https://www.nipai.org/programmes/theatre-directing-beginners
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