Seeking Director for Thompson Drama Project (Children's Theater)

Arlington MA

17 November, 2021

12:45 PM

Description

The Thompson Drama Project (TDP) is seeking an enthusiastic, organized, experienced, and child-loving director(s) for its annual after-school play for students in grades 3-5 at Thompson Elementary School in Arlington. We are open to doing either a straight play or a musical cabaret, and we anticipate around 70-80 kids to be involved over two rehearsal days, with each child attending one day a week. Since 2007, the Thompson Drama Project has run a highly successful program, backed by parent volunteers who are familiar with production tasks. Parent volunteers are available to help with rehearsals and production planning (costumes, sets, ticket sales, program, etc.), and children are also involved in the off-stage aspects of theatre production. The play will rehearse and the production will take place in the school music room, which also serves as the stage for an audience in the school gym. Sound equipment/a sound board is available. Auditions will be held in January, with rehearsals beginning the following week, and the production is scheduled for April 7-10. The director must pass a CORI check, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and must follow all school district regulations regarding masking and other COVID precautions. Director compensation is $2,200-$2,600 (depending on experience), for a two-day position, but we are open to hiring different directors for each day and splitting the compensation. We are also looking to hire an assistant director(s), salary to be determined. Deadline: Please send a cover letter and resume to Thompson Drama Project ([email protected]) by December 3, 2021. In your cover letter, please describe your ideas for an elementary school theater experience, your related experience, and any anticipated conflicts with the schedule. Responsibilities Participate in auditions and casting in early January, likely January 6-8.Plan and run two weekly after-school rehearsals from January through the first week of April; we are anticipating rehearsals on Tuesdays (1-3:30 pm) and Fridays (2:30-5 pm) but there may be some flexibility.Coordinate needs for sets, costumes, props, etc., with TDP producers and other parent volunteersRun weekend Technical Rehearsals on March 26/27 and after-school Dress Rehearsals on April 1 and 5Direct three or four performances between April 7 and 10 (times TBD) Qualifications Experience directing a few shows, whether in college, regional, professional, children’s, or community theaters, and working with parent or community volunteers Experience working with children, either in theater or otherwisePassionate about the community building power and fun of introducing theatre to elementary students