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Director

The Director is responsible for interpreting the artistic vision of the production in collaboration with the production team, technical crew and performers. Responsibilities include the following:

q	Present ideas and concepts to the board for consideration

q	Prepare audition materials (script excerpts and music) for auditions and call-backs

q	Work with production team on casting the show

q	With assistance from the producers, make rehearsal schedule, keeping in mind cast conflicts, availability of rehearsal space, and holidays

q	Submit all rehearsal scheduling details and other cast information to the webmaster for cast website and submit updates or changes regularly

q	Run rehearsals, taking notes or having assistant take notes on blocking or choreography

q	Treat the cast respectfully

q	Set realistic goals on set construction, prop availability, and costuming. Keep close tabs on all of these issues with help from the producers so the budget doesn't get out of control

q	Keep on-going communication with choreographer, vocal director, and music director. Attend dance, music, and orchestra rehearsals as needed to make sure everyone is on the same page with your concept of the show

q	Work with your musical director if any musical cuts need to be made

q	Encourage cast to "sell" the show to friends, family, and business associates. No one wants to play to an empty house!

q	Collaborate with the Stage Manager, Lighting Crew and Sound Crew to ensure that back-stage duties (such as striking set pieces, when to open or close curtain, delegating actors to help with scene changes, etc), lighting design and sound all work properly

q	Write the Director's Letter for the program

q	Assist Producers in other duties as needed (recruiting volunteers, helping with fund-raisers, planning cast party & strike, etc)