Assistant Director (Theatre Productions)

Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) is seeking qualified candidates for Assistant Director positions for different productions for our ’24-’25 season. These are temporary positions working on one of three productions:

· Drawing Lessons (work from September 3, 2024 to October 17, 2024)

· Milo Imagines the World (work from December 27, 2024 to February 13, 2025)

· Frozen (March 6, 2025 to April 24, 2025)

The Assistant Director experience at CTC is designed to expose undergraduate, graduate and early career directors to an internal view of the rehearsal process of a professional regional theatre that works with youth. This position requires someone who has demonstrated knowledge and skill in directing for the stage, who enjoys working with youth, who has the ability to build positive working relationships with children from age 10 to 18, and who can positively contribute to an anti-racist/anti-bias organization. Applicants for this role should have strong organization skills, sound judgement, patience and the ability to work collaboratively.

CTC is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and justice in our organization and our community, and thus we seek a broad spectrum of employees. We strongly encourage and welcome applicants who are Black, Indigenous or People of Color, as well as those who are from other underrepresented communities.

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

Led by Artistic Director Rick Dildine and Interim Managing Director Steven Thompson, Children's Theatre Company (CTC) is the nation’s leading theatre for multigenerational audiences and is one of the 25 largest producing theatres in the US. A winner of the Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, CTC creates extraordinary theatre experiences that educate, challenge and inspire young people. It has set standards of excellence in the quality of its productions, commitment to new work, and innovative education and community partnerships.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT

CTC is dedicated to increasing equity, diversity and inclusion in our audiences, our programs and in all of our hiring for staff, artists, and recruiting of board members. CTC is committed to a future where our theatre is a home for all people, all families, and is truly reflective of our community. We are also committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination. CTC prohibits discrimination in employment against any employee or job applicant because of that person’s race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, veteran status, status regarding public assistance, membership in a local human rights commission or any other legally protected status.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Director begins their process by meeting with the director and attending initial design/process meetings as available. They attend all rehearsals, production meetings and technical rehearsals through opening night. They also work with the stage manager to facilitate understudy rehearsals the week after opening.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Supporting the Production

· Attend rehearsals and production meetings

· Take notes for the director during meetings and organizing them a coherent manner

· Participate in running scenes with actors, giving notes as needed

· Communicate with the Stage Manager and/or the design team regarding production

· Facilitate student-lead research projects

· Coach student actors

· Work with Stage Manager to facilitate understudy rehearsals after opening

Collaborate with all staff in the furtherance of CTC’s goal of being an anti-racist/anti-bias theatre that works towards Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

· Encourage and empower everyone to speak out against racist and/or biased workplace practices and policies

· Positively contribute to the ACT One platform, creating a future where our theatre is a home for all people, all families, reflective of our community

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Accurate - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly

· Collaboration – Ability to work with others and be a positive team member contributing to a positive culture

· Communication – Ability to express oneself clearly in interactions with others and to understand what others are expressing

· Customer Service – Knowledge of principles and practices for providing customer services, including

· customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction

· Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion or physical abilities

· Decision Making – Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures

· Inclusive – Skill and value of providing equal access of opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized

· Liaise Effectively –Ability to facilitate effective communication between parties

· Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous

· Professionalism – Demonstration of personal accountability and effective work habits, and an understanding of the impact of communication and professional image; acting with integrity and ethical behavior with the interest of the community in mind

· Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers

· Tactful - Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others

· Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given

deadlines

Experience

· Demonstrated knowledge and skill in directing for the stage

· Demonstrated skill in working with young people preferred

· Demonstrated ability to build positive working relationships with ages 10-18

Other Qualities

• A commitment to ethical conduct in all respects of the work environment
• A commitment to creating a just, equitable and inclusive work environment

COMPENSATION

The pay for these temporary positions is $684.00 per week. Benefits include sick and safe leave and the ability to contribute to a 403(b)-retirement savings plan.

TO APPLYPlease send a cover letter and resume to Andrew Robertson, Director of Human Resources at productionjobs@childrenstheatre.org. Please include the name of the position(s) to which you are applying in the subject line of the email.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $684.00 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Day range:

• Weekends as needed

Shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Work Location: In person