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Assistant Director - Odd and the Frost Giants
| Posting date: | 19 July 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Contrac |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 August 2024 |
| Location: | SE1 2HZ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Unicorn Theatre |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
We’re looking for a collaborative, rigorous and empathetic person to join us as Assistant Director on Odd and The Frost Giants.
The Assistant Director will assist Director Rachel Bagshaw on the production, providing creative and administrative support throughout the rehearsal, tech and preview process. They will go on to maintain and note the show weekly during its run and working in the understudies.
Reporting to: Artistic Director
Working closely with: Director, Creative Team, Company Stage Manager, Deputy Stage Manager, Producers.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Attend all rehearsals
• Providing administrative and creative support to the Director
• Work closely with the company, running warm ups, helping with line runs and offering notes where required
• Collaborating with and supporting the Creative Hub team if children are involved in the creative process.
• Attending all technical rehearsals, dress rehearsal and preview performances
• Note at least one performance each week of the run
• Attend key meetings and events, as required
• Participating in the provision of the safe working environment, adhering to the Unicorn’s Health and Safety and Safeguarding policies at all times
• Responsible for rehearsing in the understudies
• Working closely with the full creative team to create a unified production
This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and you may be required to perform duties outside of this as operationally required and at the discretion of the Director and Producers
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
• Experience of working as Director or Assistant Director on previous shows, including fringe performances, community theatre and digital work
• A clear and diplomatic communicator with a sensitivity for the creative process
• Able to give detailed notes and maintain the show once running
• Able to collaborate effectively and constructively with Stage Management and the Technical Team
• Able to follow tracks for each performer in order to plan and rehearse in the understudies in collaboration with the Stage Management Team and Director.
• Excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills
• Efficient time management: the ability to organise and prioritise, work well under pressure and adapt to new situations, with accuracy and attention to detail and meet non-negotiable deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to act on own initiative and motivation whilst working effectively in a team, following guidance and instructions
• A sensitivity to the new writing process
• An interest in creating work for children and young people
FEE £4000
KEY DATES
• Rehearsals: 14 October – 9 November 2024, Monday – Saturday
• Technical Rehearsals: w/c 11 November 2024
• Preview and Press performances: w/c 18 November 2024
• After the Press Night on 27 November 2024, we expect the Assistant Director to attend one performance a week until the final night on 31 December 2024.
APPLY
The Unicorn Theatre recognises the positive value of inclusion, promoting equality and challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
We are committed to becoming a more diverse organisation, and encourage applications from underrepresented voices in the theatre industry, including but not limited to, deaf, Neurodivergent, Disabled people and the Global Majority.
We are keen to support theatre makers in their early years of professional practice, please do not apply if you are still in full time education and/or do not have any professional credits.
To apply please email jobs@unicorntheatre.com with the email subject ODD AD APPLICATION + ‘Your name’, and the following:
• Our Additional Info, and Equal Opportunities forms
• Your CV (either written or a link to your website)
• A covering letter (max one page / 500 words) which addresses -
o How do you meet the person specification?
o Why do you want to work on this production?
NEXT STEPS
For successful applicants, there will be a short interview w/c 9th September 2024.
All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by 6th September 2024.
The Assistant Director will assist Director Rachel Bagshaw on the production, providing creative and administrative support throughout the rehearsal, tech and preview process. They will go on to maintain and note the show weekly during its run and working in the understudies.
Reporting to: Artistic Director
Working closely with: Director, Creative Team, Company Stage Manager, Deputy Stage Manager, Producers.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Attend all rehearsals
• Providing administrative and creative support to the Director
• Work closely with the company, running warm ups, helping with line runs and offering notes where required
• Collaborating with and supporting the Creative Hub team if children are involved in the creative process.
• Attending all technical rehearsals, dress rehearsal and preview performances
• Note at least one performance each week of the run
• Attend key meetings and events, as required
• Participating in the provision of the safe working environment, adhering to the Unicorn’s Health and Safety and Safeguarding policies at all times
• Responsible for rehearsing in the understudies
• Working closely with the full creative team to create a unified production
This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and you may be required to perform duties outside of this as operationally required and at the discretion of the Director and Producers
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
• Experience of working as Director or Assistant Director on previous shows, including fringe performances, community theatre and digital work
• A clear and diplomatic communicator with a sensitivity for the creative process
• Able to give detailed notes and maintain the show once running
• Able to collaborate effectively and constructively with Stage Management and the Technical Team
• Able to follow tracks for each performer in order to plan and rehearse in the understudies in collaboration with the Stage Management Team and Director.
• Excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills
• Efficient time management: the ability to organise and prioritise, work well under pressure and adapt to new situations, with accuracy and attention to detail and meet non-negotiable deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to act on own initiative and motivation whilst working effectively in a team, following guidance and instructions
• A sensitivity to the new writing process
• An interest in creating work for children and young people
FEE £4000
KEY DATES
• Rehearsals: 14 October – 9 November 2024, Monday – Saturday
• Technical Rehearsals: w/c 11 November 2024
• Preview and Press performances: w/c 18 November 2024
• After the Press Night on 27 November 2024, we expect the Assistant Director to attend one performance a week until the final night on 31 December 2024.
APPLY
The Unicorn Theatre recognises the positive value of inclusion, promoting equality and challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
We are committed to becoming a more diverse organisation, and encourage applications from underrepresented voices in the theatre industry, including but not limited to, deaf, Neurodivergent, Disabled people and the Global Majority.
We are keen to support theatre makers in their early years of professional practice, please do not apply if you are still in full time education and/or do not have any professional credits.
To apply please email jobs@unicorntheatre.com with the email subject ODD AD APPLICATION + ‘Your name’, and the following:
• Our Additional Info, and Equal Opportunities forms
• Your CV (either written or a link to your website)
• A covering letter (max one page / 500 words) which addresses -
o How do you meet the person specification?
o Why do you want to work on this production?
NEXT STEPS
For successful applicants, there will be a short interview w/c 9th September 2024.
All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by 6th September 2024.