JOB DESCRIPTION
CHOREOGRAPHER’S RESPONSIBILITIES: The Choreographer shall be responsible to CTOC for the design, instruction, and management of all dance and stylized movement for a given production. Such responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to, the following activities:
- Participate in a production meeting prior to auditions. The production meeting will be attended by the Director, Assistant Director, Musical Director. Attend regular production meetings throughout the rehearsal process attended by Director, Stage Manager, Assistant Director, Set Designer/Technicians, Costume Designer, Prop Master, and CTOC’s General Manager.
- Meet with the Director prior to auditions to review responsibilities, expectations, and artistic vision for the choreography.
- Attend all auditions if needed; final casting decisions are made by the Director.
- Attend callbacks if deemed necessary.
- Attend all rehearsals involving dance or movement direction and all performances.
- Create and plan the choreography for the production.
- Teach choreography to the cast, including instruction on dance techniques as needed.
- Advise the Stage Manager and Director of any technical needs related to choreography.
- If a Teen Apprentice Choreographer is identified, work with the Beyond the Stage CTOC Board Advisor to create a tentative schedule and expectations for the apprentice consistent with CTOC policies.
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.
