TS 13000

TS 13000 is a professional standard that defines the role of people working as theatre stage directors in state or private theatres. Theatre direction is a specialist creative function that brings together interpretation of the script, actor coaching, stage language, pacing, blocking, and the artistic coherence of the production. This standard sets out that occupation in professional terms.

The technical and artistic frame of theatre direction

In general professional practice, the director is the person who shapes the interpretation of the text, guides rehearsals, and builds alignment between performers and the creative team. Elements such as dramatic structure, character relationships, rhythm, emotional transitions, and audience perception are central to directing work. In state and private theatre settings, the role may be applied differently depending on repertory structure, production scale, and available stage resources.

The occupational area covered by the standard

The scope of this standard covers stage directors working in state or private theatres. Its focus is the professional function of leading a theatre production; it does not separately define acting, stage design, or technical crew roles. To understand the occupation correctly, it is useful to distinguish directing not only as an artistic choice-making process, but also as the coordinated shaping of rehearsal flow, team collaboration, and staging decisions into a consistent production.

• People performing directing duties in state or private theatre institutions
• Creative work that shapes the stage interpretation of a dramatic text
• Coordination of rehearsals, actor direction, and staging decisions
• A professional framework focused on the artistic integrity of the production