JOB DESCRIPTION
The Assistant Director will possess the ability to keep the production running smoothly while helping to instill in the children a love of theatre, an excitement for performance, and a willingness to collaborate. He/she must possess excellent communication and organizational skills, must be self-motivated, efficient, and creative. Experience working with children is especially important.
- The Assistant Director will participate in a production meeting prior to auditions.
- The Assistant Director will attend regular production meetings with the Director, Stage Manager, Musical Director (for all musical shows), Set Technician, Costume Designer, Prop Master, and CTOC’s General Manager.
- The Assistant Director will meet with the General Manager and Director prior to auditions to discuss responsibilities and duties for the show.
- The Assistant Director will attend all auditions. Cast selection final decisions will be made by the Director.
- The Assistant Director will attend callbacks, if deemed necessary.
- The Assistant Director is the point person for cast members to inform CTOC of any absences.
- The Assistant Director will be responsible for communicating with the General Manager, as needed, regarding changes or additions to the rehearsal schedule and other production-related items.
- Within one week of casting, the Assistant Director will create an emergency contact list for the entire cast and share it with the General Manager.
- The Assistant Director must take attendance for cast members at each rehearsal and performance. The Assistant Director must text or call those missing from rehearsal who have not provided prior notice of a conflict.
- The Assistant Director will oversee the check-in and check-out of all cast members at the rehearsal space and at the Clay Center.
- The Assistant Director will enforce a no-electronics policy and maintain a quiet, focused working atmosphere during rehearsals. The Assistant Director may assign rehearsal seating as needed.
- The Assistant Director will assist in the dispersal and collection of rented rehearsal scripts and music.
- The Assistant Director will attend all rehearsals and performances. If there are any conflicts, arrangements must be made with the General Manager for coverage. The Assistant Director will oversee cast members backstage at the performance venue.
- The Assistant Director will communicate any changes or updates related to technical needs, costumes, or set elements with the Stage Manager to ensure coordination and collaboration across all technical areas of the production.
- If an Apprentice Assistant Director is identified, the Assistant Director will work with the Beyond the Stage CTOC Board Advisor to create a tentative schedule and position summary to ensure CTOC policies are followed and expectations are mutually agreeable.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
CTOC is an equal opportunity employer. CTOC’s policy is to afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, or age, and to comply with applicable laws and regulations. All employment decisions will be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity.
