Director

Job Description

Appointed By: Committee
Responsible To: Production Coordinator

• The overall artistic direction of the production, but showing due respect to the specialised skills of the Choreographer and Musical Director in their respective areas (if appropriate). Any dispute that cannot be mutually resolved within the production team must be referred to the Production Coordinator;
• Conducting and attending all auditions and follow up meetings to finalise performers for the production;
• Providing a detailed rehearsal schedule that displays rehearsals a minimum of two weeks ahead, and that the timetable is adhered to, unless prior arrangement has been made with the Production Coordinator;
• Providing a complete list of props and audio requirements to the Production Coordinator as early into the production as possible;
• Approving all designs for the production including scenery, costumes, properties, furniture, set dressing and lighting;
• Setting of all dialogue along with principal and chorus movement and the overall flow and continuity of the production;
• Liaising with the Choreographer and Musical Director in setting musical production numbers and dance sequences;
• Liaising with the Production Coordinator on all production matters;
• Attending all rehearsals, other than rehearsals specifically set aside for music or dance only, unless previously agreed with the Production Coordinator;
• Ensuring that evening rehearsals do not exceed a total of three hours duration, including a minimum ten minute refreshment break;
• Attending all production meetings as called by the Production Coordinator;
• Ensuring the morale and discipline of the cast during rehearsals, and referring to the Production Coordinator any disciplinary action deemed necessary, including alteration to the cast;
• Making notes of any questions received at rehearsals that they are unable answer and passing these onto the Production Coordinator.

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	Assistant Director

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