Take AP courses if you are still in high school. A high score on an AP test can earn you credit hours at some schools, which will allow you to skip some general education classes and focus more on directing. However, different schools handle AP scores in different ways; some will allow you to enter with sophomore standing if you pass enough AP courses, significantly cutting the amount of time you'll need to earn your degree, while others simply allow you to skip an introductory course or give you three to six credits per test.
Review your current credentials. If you already have a bachelor's degree, you can enroll in an MFA program. These programs tend to be two or three years long; if you find a two-year program, you can simply enroll there, and even a three-year program will be easier to cut down to two years than a four-year program. If you already have an associate's degree, you may be able to skip some general education or introductory courses in a bachelor's degree program.
Research degree requirements in the area where you wish to attend college. The Resources section has a directory of colleges and universities offering degrees in directing and theatrical arts, some of which require as few as 43 credit hours for a bachelor's degree.
Discuss your desire to complete a degree in two years with the admissions staff of the college or university you wish to attend, or contact a faculty member in your chosen department and discuss your needs. These individuals will be able to explain the college's policy on accelerated learning and the options that are available to students who want to complete their degrees quickly. Find out if you can take classes during summer or winter break, if there are any limitations on the number of courses you can take at one time and if you can take your general education classes online to accelerate your progress through the program.
Cut as many outside commitments as possible. Completing a three- to four-year program in two years will involve a demanding course load, and you need to be able to focus all of your attention on your studies.
Work closely with your advisor to cut all unnecessary classes. Your advisor will be able to give you advice on how to maximize your schedule by covering several requirements with one course.