Directors - You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown and Mary Poppins

Steel River Playhouse is seeking talented directors for paid involvement in our upcoming productions of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (opening February 7th) and Mary Poppins (opening May 23rd). If you have a passion for bringing stories to life through engaging direction and strong choices, we want to hear from you!

Residencies potentially available for individuals that live outside of the region.

Responsibilities

• Casting of the production in consultation with the Executive Director and Artistic Producer of SRP.
• Overseeing the scheme of production, working in collaboration with the Executive Director, Artistic Producer, design team, and working within the constraints of the production budget.
• Attending production meetings where information about production concept, design, casting, rehearsal needs, scheduling, etc., will be communicated among the members of the production team.
• Conducting rehearsals for the show, within the schedule agreed upon with SRP.
• Attending all technical and dress rehearsals for this production.
• Attending the opening night performance and being available during the run of the show to respond to needs relating to emergency cast replacements or other unforeseen emergencies.
• Working with SRP’s Executive Director on possible additional performances/presentations for community outreach as needed. Ample advance notice will be given should any of these requests arise.

Ideal Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in theater or candidates who have extensive directing experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage personnel and large teams.
• Strong writing and verbal skills.
• Strong communication skills in diverse, collaborative environments.
• Experience and knowledge in integrating diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility into day-to-day work.
• Ability to work in an environment that prioritizes flexibility, innovation, and efficiency and seeks and welcomes fresh talent and perspectives from the broader theater community.
• Ability to collaborate to lead ambitious and inclusive theatrical work.

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown

Auditions: Late November

Rehearsals Beginning: Mid-December

Performance Dates: February 7th – February 16th

Mary Poppins

Audition Dates: January

Rehearsals Begin: March

Performance Dates: May 23rd through June 8th

Email [email protected] with a resume and a few paragraphs on concept. Your concept should address “Why this play and why now?”