Should I use a personal director?

I addressed this to some extent in the previous post. I think this is an excellent idea - one that many people don't put on the same plane as a voice teacher or musical coach. A dramatic coach or personal director can help you flesh out what you want to do presentationally. However, you should use the work you do with that person as a basis for trusting yourself moving forward for both auditions and performances. You need to become secure in your dramatic presentation to truly grow. As a side note, this will undoubtedly be useful down the road when you find yourself in a role, where either time or the director's inclination leave you in a situation of having to do blocking and staging on your own!!