Stage direction
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The study program
The Acting Directing course focuses on collaboration with actors. From the first semester onwards, directing, acting and dramaturgy students work together on joint scene studies and projects.
Another focus is the exploration of the tension between text and stage. Authors are integrated into the training as artistic partners through collaboration with the scenic writing course at the UdK Berlin. At the annual Hamburg Poetics Lecture, authors such as Kathrin Röggla, Wolfram Lotz, Ferdinand Schmalz, Thomas Köck and Ivna Žic speak about their writing for the theater, while actors (including Julia Riedler and Samuel Finzi) talk about the poetics of the play.
Methods of scenic text production can be tried out in projects as part of play development.
In the first semesters of the three-year course, students learn the basics of body, space, scene and play. They also learn how to use aesthetic design tools such as lighting, technology, multimedia, stage design and costume. Rehearsal processes, production conditions and procedures are also analyzed and consciously designed.
In the second part, the artistic search opens up to other formats such as site-specific, multimedia approaches, theater for young audiences and inclusive ensembles. The projects are created in close cooperation with the HFBK stage designers and HAW costume design students.
The artistic-scientific course provides an overview of theoretical, historical and aesthetic theatrical discourses as well as social-sociological issues. Research questions from various academic disciplines are explored in depth in regular symposia.
The focus of the course is not on the result, i.e. the presentation of a project, but on the rehearsal process as the exploration of scenic possibilities. Lecturers from the theater practice accompany the students in their artistic development.
A Master's course in Directing, which builds on the Bachelor's course, is currently being developed.
Latest news
Digital information event on studying directing at the Theaterakademie Hamburg
Are you interested in studying directing (B.A. directing acting/musical theater or M.A. directing) at the Theaterakademie Hamburg and would like to find out more about the application requirements and content?
We are offering a digital information event on a total of four dates:
Monday, December 22, 4:00-5:30 p.m. (for B.A. Directing Musical Theater)
Monday, December 29, 16:00-17:30 (for B.A. Directing Musical Theater)
Sunday, January 18, 11:00-12:30 (for M.A. Directing)
Saturday, February 21, 11:00-12:30 (for B.A. Directing Drama)
You can register for the desired date via this link.
Interested parties have the opportunity to obtain comprehensive information about studying directing at the Theaterakademie Hamburg. The offer is open both to those who are looking for an initial orientation for their choice of study and to applicants who already have a concrete interest in the respective course of study and would like to learn more about the content and requirements.
Procedure:
Welcome and general information about the course by Prof. Sabina Dhein (B.A. Directing Acting and M.A. Directing) and Prof. David Hermann (B.A. Directing Musical Theater and M.A. Directing)
There is room for individual questions.
Duration: max. 90 min.
The event will take place on the Zoom platform. The access data will be sent after registration. Please note: Registrations must be received at least 24 hours before the start of the respective information event.
Students
Graduating class 2024 (BA 4 years)
Graduating class of 2024
Graduating class of 2025
Graduating class of 2026
Teachers
* lecturer at HfMT according to §26 Hamburg Higher Education Act
Course catalog
Entrance examination
All applicants must prove their artistic and academic aptitude for studying at the university in an entrance examination.
Details on the specific requirements for your degree program can be found in the respective examination regulations:
The application deadlines can be found in the overview of the application periods
All important information about the application can be found under online application.
The exact date and the examination task will be announced with the invitation.
Contact us
Prof. Sabina Dhein
Fachgruppensprecher:in Regie Schauspiel+49 170 9050185sabina.dhein@hfmt-hamburg.de
Paul Marwitz
Studiengangskoordination Regie Schauspiel+49 152 51693508paul.marwitz-2@hfmt-hamburg.de
Marjan Yassen
Fachbüro Regie Schauspiel+49 40 209494227marjan.yassen@hfmt.hamburg.de