Broadway Camp Director

Proctors Group•Schenectady, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Proctors Collaborative is a regional arts organization with performing arts venues in Albany, Schenectady, and Saratoga, as well as education, civic engagement, and economic development initiatives. Its Collaborative School of the Arts offers training, classes, and engagement programs in its venues, schools, and the community. The Collaborative School of the Arts at Proctors in Schenectady, New York, seeks a Director for its summer Broadway musical. Staged on Proctors’ 2,500-seat Mainstage, the production brings together talented high school and college students from the Capital Region and beyond, alongside a professional creative and production team. The company includes students in acting, production, and orchestra. In addition to directing, the Director helps create daily schedules and works with organizational leaders and production staff on planning and delivering the program. The position begins in February with a flexible part-time schedule for pre-production planning, auditions, and monthly production meetings. It also requires a four-week, full-time, in-person commitment from July 12 through August 7. Student program hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; performances are August 6–7, with a Friday 7:00 p.m. show and Saturday 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. shows. The position 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Work with the Collaborative School of the Arts Director and the Programming and Creative team to determine scheduling, budget, staffing, casting, and production elements.
Recruit, hire, and coordinate the artistic, creative, and production teams.
Develop masterclasses and other educational opportunities to provide students with industry training.
Coordinate audition and casting materials and logistics.
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.