About this role
Assistant Director (4 points)
• Assists with casting the show.
• Assists director with Strategic Planning: Casting, Blocking and Scheduling rehearsals.
• Communicates clearly with parents the schedule and expectations of the cast in regard to behavior, rehearsal attendance, and commitment to the show.
• Communicates clearly with parents the items students are responsible to provide for themselves (this could include a personal makeup kit, base layers, and jazz shoes)
• “Calling the show” during the performances.
• Directs technical cues for sound, lighting, and mics on headset.
• Communicates with stage manager backstage to assist with the show running smoothly (curtain calls, preparing cast to find their places)
• Troubleshoots any problems that arise.
• Team Management: Checking in on the work of each member of the team.
• Keeps notes of all blocking and technical cues in order to assist with running rehearsals when director is not available.