Broadway Camp Director

Proctors Group•Schenectady, NY

6d•$0 - $6,500•Onsite

About The Position

Proctors Collaborative is seeking a creative, energetic, versatile, and disciplined Director for the Collaborative School of the Arts’ Broadway Camp summer musical in Schenectady, New York. The production is staged on the Mainstage of Proctors, a 2,500-seat theatre, and brings together talented high school and college students from the Capital Region and beyond with a professional team of theatre artists and production crew. Students participate in acting, production, and orchestra. The Director works with the Collaborative School of the Arts Director and the programming and creative teams on scheduling, budget, staffing, casting, and production elements. The role includes recruiting and coordinating the artistic and production teams, arranging educational opportunities for students, directing rehearsals, and helping develop daily company schedules. The position begins in February with a flexible part-time schedule for pre-production planning, auditions, and monthly production meetings. A four-week, full-time, in-person commitment is required from July 12 through August 7. Student programming takes place Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Performances are August 6–7: Friday at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The role pays a $6,500 stipend; housing is provided for non-local candidates.

Requirements

Minimum bachelor's degree in Theatre or relevant experience.
Two to three years of experience in an arts or directing environment on a large scale; professional experience preferred.
At least two years of experience working with youth.
Producing and budget management experience.
Project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Submit a résumé including two references and a cover letter.
Offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory completion of a background check and affirmation of artist and youth policies.

Nice To Haves

Professional experience in a large-scale arts or directing environment.

Responsibilities

Work with the Collaborative School of the Arts Director and programming and creative teams to determine scheduling, budget, staffing, casting, and production elements.
Recruit, hire, and coordinate artistic, creative, and production teams.
Develop masterclasses and other educational opportunities that provide students with industry training.
Coordinate materials and logistics for auditions and casting.
Create build and delivery schedules in coordination with the Collaborative Theatrical Shop and Production Director.
Coordinate and conduct regular production meetings.
Establish duties, roles, and oversight for the production crew, including venue staff, independent contractors, apprentices, and interns.
Run rehearsals and provide feedback to the creative team, designers, and actors.
Coordinate with theatre administration to create Playbill content and contribute to promotional materials for the show.
Help create daily schedules for the company.