DIRECTOR

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Director will possess the ability to mount a children’s theatre production while
instilling in the children a love of theatre, an excitement for performance, and a
willingness to collaborate. The primary responsibility of the Director is to create a
children’s theatre production by interpreting the script, choosing a cast, conducting
rehearsals and guide the performance of the cast. He/she must possess excellent
communication and organizational skills, must be self-motivated, efficient, and creative,
and must be able to delegate tasks and oversee their completion. Experience working
with children is especially important.
The following are the duties and responsibilities of the Director:

Within 30 days of receipt of the Script, the Director shall notify CTOC of any
additional needs they feel are required for the production, such as staffing
(makeup artist, etc.), set pieces, equipment, etc.

• The Director will participate in a production meeting prior to auditions or the
  week after auditions. The production meeting will be attended by the Director,
  Assistant Director, Musical Director (for all musical shows), Set Technician,
  Costume Designer, Prop Master, CTOC’s General Manager.
• The Director must meet with the Assistant Director prior to auditions to
  discuss the Assistant Director’s responsibilities and duties for the show.
• The Director must meet with the Musical Director (for all musical shows) prior to
  auditions to discuss the Musical Director’s responsibilities and duties for the
  show.
• The Director, Assistant Director, Musical Director (for all musical shows) and
  one member of CTOC’s Board of Directors will attend auditions. Cast selection
  decisions will be made by the Director.
• The Director must conduct open auditions on two dates to be selected
  between CTOC and the Director.
• The Director will not schedule any individual auditions or auditions on dates
  other than the dates set by CTOC and the Director.
• The Director will schedule and conduct selected callbacks, if deemed necessary.
• The Director will notify the CTOC General Manager with final cast list 5 days
  after open auditions have closed. The Director has final decision for cast list.
• The Director will coordinate and meet with the Set Technician, Costume
  Master, and Prop Master to discuss their vision for the stage, costume, props
  and other related items. The Director will continue to meet with them as the
  rehearsal and production progresses to make sure objectives are being met.
• The Director will coordinate and meet with the sound and lighting technicians.
• The Director is required to attend all rehearsals, if there are any conflicts,
  arrangements need to be made with the General Manager for coverage.
• The Director will periodically inspect the set being constructed to
  ensure compliance with set design and safety aspects.

*If a Teen Apprentice Director is identified, the Director will work with the Beyond the
Stage apprentice. The BTS Advisor will help to create tentative schedule & expectations
for teen apprentice.
During the production, the Director’s contact for all issues related to the production
is CTOC’s General Manager and/or 2nd Vice President (or their Designee). The
Director will be compensated in the amount of $1500.00 to be paid in three equal
installments.

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.