Elevate Co-Director

Job Summary

The Elevate Theatre Artistic Director is responsible for leading and overseeing all artistic and production elements involved in preparing adults with disabilities for a full-length musical theatre production. The Artistic Director guides the overall creative vision of the production through script analysis, casting, staging, character development, and artistic interpretation while fostering a supportive and engaging rehearsal environment for performers of varying levels of independence.

Responsibilities

• Guides the overall creative vision of the production through script analysis, casting, staging, character development, and artistic interpretation
• Fosters a supportive and engaging rehearsal environment for performers of varying levels of independence
• Collaborates with the choreographer, music director, assistant director, and technical director to help participants develop skills in acting, music, choreography, memorization, blocking, and performance
• Coordinates major aspects of production planning including licensing, rehearsal scheduling, production meetings, marketing collaboration, technical preparation, venue communication, and coordination of sets, props, costumes, and backstage operations
• Reviews weekly classes held Saturdays from 9:00-11:30 AM, with additional paid preparation time throughout the week (up to 20 hours per week) dedicated to meetings, production planning, communication, and artistic development
• Works with the team to lead and facilitate a four-day summer camp where auditions and casting for the annual production take place
• Coordinates rehearsals and performances, increasing hours during the spring production season as rehearsals, technical week, and performances intensify

Qualifications

• Strong leadership in theatre arts education
• Experience working with adults with disabilities
• Knowledge of technical theatre production
• Ability to collaborate effectively with creative staff, volunteers, parents, and Tanner Dance administration
• A passion for arts programming and musical theatre performance