Artistic Director - New York
Upright Citizens Brigade•New York, NY
•$80,000 - $100,000
About The Position
The New York Artistic Director is responsible for guiding and overseeing UCB House Teams and recurring shows, ensuring a dynamic and diverse mix of comedy programming on stage. This role works in close collaboration with both the artistic and venue teams to deliver an exceptional experience for audiences and performers alike. This role must balance decisive artistic direction along with clear communication and organization. The Artistic Director reports directly to the NY Executive Director.
Responsibilities
- Show Programming
- Solicit pitches from performers and writers
- Develop and refine concepts with talent; encourage experimentation
- Schedule new, recurring, and one-off shows; decide on renewals
- Feedback and Guidance
- Attend performances, synthesize feedback, and deliver clear, unified notes to showrunners and house teams
- House Team Casting & Support
- Plan and run annual/bi-annual auditions for Harold, Maude, Betty, and Lloyd in support of the Director of Harold/Lloyd and the Director of Maude/ Betty
- Convene a diverse audition panel
- Match newly formed teams with qualified coaches and monitor their progress
- Stay up to date with the training center, helping to bridge the gap between the students and the performers
- Supporting the Executive Director to Cultivate Industry Relationships & Insights
- Track emerging comedy trends, talent, and formats to keep programming fresh and relevant
- Build and maintain relationships with agents, festivals, and other industry partners to create growth and showcase opportunities for UCB performers
- Support marketing efforts to promote the theatre
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
