Job (Canmore): Director – Cornerstone Theatre & Restaurant

Theatre Alberta; Canmore; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Theatre & Restaurant in Canmore, Alberta, is seeking an energetic Director to lead the Oh Canada Eh? Dinner Show run from late April to mid-October.

The role involves booking auditions, casting with the Musical Director, planning rehearsals, and directing with creative editing to preserve the show's premise. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in casting and directing musical theatre, strong industry contacts, a relevant degree or diploma, and excellent communication and leadership

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in casting and directing musical theatre.
• Strong established relationships and contacts in musical theatre.
• A relevant degree or diploma is required.
• Exceptional communications skills are essential.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities are expected.

Responsibilities

• Booking auditions for the OCE show.
• Casting for the show (alongside the Musical Director).
• Preparing a rehearsal schedule.
• Directing and minor editing to the show to maintain the original premise.
• Collaborating with the Musical Director on the musical aspects to ensure quality.

Skills

Casting

Directing

Musical theatre

Leadership

Communication

Education

Relevant degree or diploma

Job description

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Job (Canmore): Director – Cornerstone Theatre & Restaurant

Located in Canmore, Alberta in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains is Cornerstone Theatre and Restaurant. In our 13th summer season of the Oh Canada Eh? Dinner Show (OCE) we are looking for an energetic and professional Director to join our team. Our successful production runs from the end of April to mid-October each year and comprises of 6 performers, 1 pianist and 1 fiddler.

The show is a musical celebration of Canada and is a fun, energetic, tongue in cheek look at Canada and its music. We pride ourselves on providing a family-like environment to all staff were team work is essential to our passion and success.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Directors, main duties and responsibilities are:

• Booking auditions for the OCE show
• Casting for the show (alongside the Musical Director)
• Preparing a rehearsal schedule
• Directing and minor editing to the show to ensure original premise is adhered to
• Working directly alongside the Musical Director to ensure the musical aspect of the show is at a quality level

Successful candidates will have:

• A proven history (at least 5 years) in casting and directing musical theatre
• Have strong established relationships and contacts in musical theatre
• A relevant degree or diploma
• Exceptional communications skills
• Strong leadership and team building skills

• Cover letter
• A theatrical resume
• Proposed remuneration package
• Contact information

Further opportunities within the organization for a broader and/or long term role may also be available for the right candidate.

Closing date for applicants is Friday 13th September 2013.

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