Theatre Director / Temporary Assignment
About The Position
Under the supervision of the CoPA Production Manager, the stage director sets the vision for the production for everyone involved. The stage director will interpret the script, collaborate in casting the production and with designers for aesthetic and artistic decisions, plan and lead acting/blocking rehearsals, and generally guide the actors in their work during rehearsals. The director will be expected to do many careful readings of the script, from which they will provide a detailed study and analysis of the script to be produced, including an individual vision of the playwright’s intentions, which will form the core of his or her interpretation. The director’s choices will be vetted by CoPA Production Management for feasibility and Department Chair/Artistic Director for the artistic content. The Dean of CoPA retains the final say in production matters. This position will be the instructor on record for the student actors associated with the assigned show. This position will transfer from a staff position to a faculty contract at the start of the academic term. The rate and terms will remain the same at the time of that transfer.
Requirements
- A degree in theatre directing or demonstrated relevant experience
- Ability to clearly and cogently express a cohesive artistic vision based on an intentional interpretation of the script
Responsibilities
- Follow the CoPA Production SOPs
- Adhere to all legal and copyright laws
- Collaborate with CoPA Artistic Operations Manager and Chair of Theatre to audition and select the cast
- Collaborate with all designers
- Collaborate with the musical director, choreographer, and video director as needed
- Supervise the Student Stage Manager and Student Assistant Director (if one is assigned), delegating notes and identifying needs
- Rehearse the actors, giving notes and direction as needed
- Participate in technical and dress rehearsals, and collaborate with Technical Director, Staff, and Crew
- Provide progress reports on acting/blocking rehearsals and request production needs
- Give guiding input to artistic team to maintain vision
- Schedule and lead “side-bar” meetings with designers, other artistic staff, and CoPA production staff to keep aesthetic choices and plans on track and on time
- Attend Paper Tech
- Attend Post-Mortem Planning
- Read the script thoroughly, culminating in an artistic vision
- Create a rehearsal schedule with the SM, and submit to CoPA Production Management for review and input into scheduling
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
