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 guiding the performance of the cast.
The Director must possess excellent communication and organizational skills, be self-motivated, efficient, and creative, and be able to delegate tasks and oversee their completion. Experience working with children is especially important.
- 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, or other resources.
- The Director will participate in a production meeting prior to auditions or during the week following auditions. The production meeting will be attended by the Director, Assistant Director, Musical Director (for all musical productions), Set Technician, Costume Designer, Prop Master, and 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 production.
- The Director must meet with the Musical Director (for all musical productions) prior to auditions to discuss the Musical Director’s responsibilities and duties for the production.
- The Director, Assistant Director, Musical Director (for all musical productions), 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 mutually selected by CTOC and the Director.
- The Director will not schedule individual auditions or auditions on dates other than those approved by CTOC.
- The Director will schedule and conduct callbacks if deemed necessary.
- The Director will notify the CTOC General Manager of the final cast list no later than five (5) days after open auditions have concluded. The Director has final decision-making authority regarding casting.
- The Director will coordinate and meet with the Stage Manager, Set Technician, Costume Designer, and Prop Master to discuss their vision for the set, costumes, props, and related elements, and will continue to meet with them throughout the rehearsal and production process to ensure objectives are being met.
- The Director will coordinate and meet with sound and lighting technicians.
- The Director will meet regularly with the Stage Manager to ensure clear communication, collaboration, and coordination across all technical areas of the production, including rehearsals, run-throughs, and performances.
- The Director is required to attend all rehearsals. If conflicts arise, arrangements must be made with the General Manager for appropriate coverage.
- The Director will periodically inspect the set during construction to ensure compliance with design specifications and safety requirements.
*If a Teen Apprentice Director is identified, the Director will work with the Beyond the Stage (BTS) apprentice. The BTS Advisor will assist in creating a tentative schedule and expectations for the teen apprentice.
During the production, the Director’s primary point of contact for all production-related issues will be CTOC’s General Manager and/or 2nd Vice President (or their designee).
The Director will be compensated $1,500, paid in three equal installments.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Children’s Theatre of Charleston (CTOC) is an equal opportunity employer. CTOC’s policy is to provide 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 all applicable laws and regulations. All employment decisions will be made consistent with the principles of equal employment opportunity.
