Assistant Director, Crowd — Outdoor Stage Production

Theatre Alberta; Drumheller; On-site; CAD 231,000 - 288,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation available

Meals provided on weekends

Job summary

The Badlands Amphitheatre is seeking an Assistant Director – Crowd for the Badlands Passion Play in Drumheller, AB. This contract runs May 27 to July 6 for six weeks, focusing on crowd movement and onstage blocking on our outdoor stage.

Responsibilities include directing group flow, coordinating movement choreography, and supporting the directing team while ensuring safety and clear communication with performers and crew. Accommodation and meals are available.

Qualifications

• Previous directing experience is required.
• Experience directing large-scale, outdoor or site-specific performances is an asset.
• Experience working with volunteers is an asset.
• Comfortable moving around the amphitheatre during rehearsals.
• Knowledge of choreographing or directing physical movement in expansive spaces is an asset.
• Able to address logistical challenges in outdoor performances and adapt to changing conditions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with performers, stage management and production team.
• Organize, document, and track information effectively.
• Comfortable working closely with a large number of people daily.

Responsibilities

• Meet with the directing team to actualize the artistic vision of the show.
• Assist with cast morale and ensure performers feel valued within the world of the play and production.
• Plan crowd blocking and movement choreography and present ideas to the directing team.
• Assist with assigning roles by assessing mobility and skill, and collaborate on casting villagers in speaking roles.
• Lead daily group warm-ups.
• Direct specific scenes or components as designated by Lead and First Directors.
• Assist Stage Management in tracking blocking of crowd performers with maps and spreadsheets.
• Relay questions to Lead Directors as needed.
• Ensure the safety of cast, crew and audience throughout the process.

Skills

Directing experience

Crowd movement coordination

Choreography

Communication

Organization

Outdoor performance adaptability

Team collaboration

Job description

The Badlands Amphitheatre is seeking an Assistant Director – Crowd for the Badlands Passion Play in Drumheller, AB. This contract runs May 27 to July 6 for six weeks, focusing on crowd movement and onstage blocking on our outdoor stage.

Responsibilities include directing group flow, coordinating movement choreography, and supporting the directing team while ensuring safety and clear communication with performers and crew. Accommodation and meals are available.