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SalaryAssistant Directors 2024-2025 Season
Reports to: Director for respective production and Associate Producer, Mainstage
Compensation: $4,000 per production
Compensation: $4,000 per production
THE ORGANIZATION
The Guthrie Theater engages exceptional theater artists in the exploration of both classic and contemporary plays connecting the community we serve to one another and to the world. Through its extraordinary artists, staff and facility, the Guthrie is committed to the people of Minnesota, and from its place, rooted deeply in the Twin Cities, influences the field as a leading 21st century arts organization.
Every year more than 500 people, both on stage and off, help ensure our success in creating and supporting the highest level of theater. As an organization, we are committed to our values of Artistic Excellence; Community; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility; and Fiscal Responsibility.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The Guthrie Theater would like to acknowledge that we gather on the traditional land of the Dakota People and honor with gratitude the land itself and the people who have stewarded it throughout the generations, including the Ojibwe and other Indigenous nations.
THE POSITION
The Guthrie Theater seeks one Assistant Director per mainstage production of the 2024-2025 Season. These positions serve to support the Director of their assigned production. This role requires attendance at every production meeting and rehearsal, where they are responsible for careful observation, notetaking, and flexibility to meet the requests of the Director. All staff members are expected to center, model and champion the Guthrie’s core values of Artistic Excellence; Community; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility; and Fiscal Responsibility.
This position is contracted. Rehearsal schedules typically span daytime hours from Tuesday-Sunday with evenings during tech week and preview performances. However, the schedule will vary based on the specifics for each production. Assistant Directors will be paid a total of $4,000. Half will be paid upon signing and the remainder paid upon show opening.
The Guthrie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building an equitable environment that finds strength in diversity of identity, experience and perspective. We are dedicated to hiring and developing talented teams which are inclusive and welcoming to individuals with different backgrounds, thoughts, and abilities. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Before rehearsal
- Ensure familiarity with the play before design meetings begin.
- Establish working relationship with the Director.
- Attend production and design meetings. Fulfill duties as assigned by the Director.
2. During rehearsal
- Keep careful observation of actors’ blocking and notes being given by the Director.
- Take, organize, and distribute notes for designers and actors per the Director’s request.
3. During technical rehearsal and previews
- Attend all tech rehearsals, preview performances, and production meetings.
4. Professional expectations
- View the role from a learning perspective and share observations if elicited by the Director.
- Recognize and exercise discretion.
- Maintain organization of notes and schedules.
- Exercise flexibility acknowledging that no two days are the same.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated experience and/or interest working in a professional theater.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated experience in preparing budgets and labor estimates to keep projects within an acceptable timeframe, budget and scope.
- Skill and experience in creative problem solving to meet the artistic needs of the show within time and financial requirements.
- Works well under pressure and responds calmly and efficiently to frequent changes during the production and rehearsal process.
- Must be willing and able to work flexible hours/days, including evenings and weekends, reflective of the dynamic schedule of the theater.
- Experience with and commitment to working with individuals and teams that exemplify diversity of identity, experience, and perspective, including but not limited to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, family and/or marital status, creed, religion, ancestry, disability, national origin, sexual orientation or sexual identity, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, body size/type, status with regard to public assistance or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
2024-2025 PRODUCTIONS
The Guthrie is seeking Assistant Directors for the following productions. The dates of availability required for each production are listed below. Dates are subject to change.
Lehman Trilogy by Stefano Massini
Adapted by Ben Power
Directed by Arin Arbus
Tuesday, August 13th- September 19th, 2024
A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Charles Dickens
Adapted by Lavina Jadhwani
Directed by Addie Gorlin-Han
Original direction by Joseph Haj
Tuesday, October 15th- Friday, November 15th, 2024
HEART SELLERS by Lloyd Suh
Directed by May Adrales
Tuesday, November 19th -Thursday, December 19th, 2024
A MIDSUMMER’S NIGHT DREAM by William Shakespeare
Directed by Joseph Haj
Tuesday, December 31st- February 6th, 2025
MOUSETRAP by Agatha Christie
Directed by Tracy Brigden
Tuesday, February 18th- Thursday, March 20th, 2025
NACIREMA SOCIETY by Pearl Cleage
Directed by Valerie Curtis Newton
Tuesday, March 18th- Thursday April 24th, 2025
CABARET by Joe Masteroff, John Kander and Fred Ebb
Directed by Joseph Haj
Tuesday, May 27th- Thursday June 26th, 2025
A NOTE FROM HUMAN RESOURCES
Applicants must submit a resume to be considered for the position. Cover letter optional. The deadline to apply is April 19, 2024.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
