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Theatre Director / Temporary Assignment

Theatre Director / Temporary Assignment

Chapman University

Orange, CA • On-site

$46.85/hr

Temporary

Posted 6 days ago

Chapman University rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

281st of 528 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Theatre Director / Temporary Assignment
Position Type
Temporary
Job Number
SA80624
Full or Part Time
part-time 0-19 hours weekly
Fair Labor Standard Act Classification
Non-Exempt
Anticipated Pay Range
$46.85
Pay Range Information
Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate's qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
Under the supervision of the CoPA Production Manager, the stage director sets the vision for the production for everyone involved. The stage director will interpret the script, collaborate in casting the production and with designers for aesthetic and artistic decisions, plan and lead acting/blocking rehearsals, and generally guide the actors in their work during rehearsals.
The director will be expected to do many careful readings of the script, from which they will provide a detailed study and analysis of the script to be produced, including an individual vision of the playwright's intentions, which will form the core of his or her interpretation. The director's choices will be vetted by CoPA Production Management for feasibility and Department Chair/Artistic Director for the artistic content. The Dean of CoPA retains the final say in production matters.
Responsibilities
DIRECTING/REHEARSING
  • Follow the CoPA Production SOPs
  • Adhere to all legal and copyright laws
  • Collaborate with CoPA Artistic Operations Manager and Chair of Theatre to audition and select the cast
  • Collaborate with all designers
  • Collaborate with the musical director, choreographer, and video director as needed
  • Supervise the Student Stage Manager and Student Assistant Director (if one is assigned), delegating notes and identifying needs
  • Rehearse the actors, giving notes and direction as needed
  • Participate in technical and dress rehearsals, and collaborate with Technical Director, Staff, and Crew

ATTEND PRODUCTION MEETINGS
  • Provide progress reports on acting/blocking rehearsals and request production needs
  • Give guiding input to artistic team to maintain vision
  • Schedule and lead "side-bar" meetings with designers, other artistic staff, and CoPA production staff to keep aesthetic choices and plans on track and on time
  • Attend Paper Tech
  • Attend Post-Mortem
  • Planning
  • Read the script thoroughly, culminating in an artistic vision
  • Create a rehearsal schedule with the SM, and submit to CoPA Production Management for review and input into scheduling

This position will be the instructor on record for the student actors associated with the assigned show. This position will transfer from a staff position to a faculty contract at the start of the academic term. The rate and terms will remain the same at the time of that transfer.
Required Qualifications
  • A degree in theatre directing or demonstrated relevant experience
  • Ability to clearly and cogently express a cohesive artistic vision based on an intentional interpretation of the script

Desired Qualifications
  • Exerience directing in a college or university setting

Special Instructions to Applicants
This position will be the instructor on record for the student actors associated with the assigned show. This position will transfer from a staff position to a faculty contract at the start of the academic term. The rate and terms will remain the same at the time of that transfer.Work schedule changes from project to project requiring flexibility to facilitate productions including nights, weekends, and occasionally, holidays.
Some evening and weekend work hours.
Work location varies depending on Production Management work assignments.
Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.
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