Director, Performing Arts Part-Time, Temporary

Job Description Summary
Under the supervision of the CoPA Production Manager the part-time temporary director for performing arts sets the vision of the production for everyone involved. The director will interpret the script/concept/score/show collaborate in casting the production and with designers for aesthetic and artistic decisions plan and lead acting/blocking rehearsals and generally guide the performers in their work during rehearsals. The director will be expected to do many careful readings/reviews of the script/concept/score/show from which they will provide a detailed study and analysis of the script/concept/score/show to be produced including an individual vision of the script/concept/score/show intentions which will form the core of their interpretation. The directors choices will be vetted by CoPA Production Management for feasibility and the Department Chair/Artistic Director for artistic content. The Dean of CoPA retains the final say in production matters.

Responsibilities
Directing and rehearsing students in accordance with CoPA standards. Collaborate with designers musical directors choreographers and video directors as needed. DIRECTING / REHEARSING Follow the CoPA Production SOPs Adhere to all legal and copyright laws Collaborate with CoPA Production Manager Artistic Operations Assistant Director and Chair of the department requiring a director Collaborate with all designers Collaborate with the various directors choreographers and video directors as needed Supervise the Student Stage Manager and Student Assistant Director (if one is assigned) delegate notes and identify needs Rehearse performers giving notes and direction as needed Participate in technical and dress rehearsals and collaborate with the Technical Director Staff and Crew ATTEND PRODUCTION MEETINGS Provide progress reports on acting/blocking/various rehearsals and request production needs Give guiding input to the artistic team to maintain the 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-production meetings Planning Read the script/concept/score/show thoroughly culminating in an artistic vision Create a rehearsal schedule with the ASM and submit to CoPA Production Management for review and input into scheduling

Required Qualifications
Ability to clearly and cogently express a cohesive artistic vision based on intentional interpretation of the script/concept/score/show. Schedule varies depending on production needs. Some evening and weekend work hours required.