Directors often choose to change an original work or well known work. What must the director do before making substantial changes?

Question

A) A director should view all known variations of the original play to ensure their vision is unique.

B) A director should make sure the budget is intact and available for a new interpretation. Otherwise, the director might be wasting time.

C) A director should study and analyze the original play to ensure a thorough understanding of the plot, theme, and characters.

D) A director should hire the best actors before changing the original script to enable them to study the original play / story more easily.

Answer 1

C) A director should study and analyze the original play to ensure a thorough understanding of the plot, theme, and characters.