Stage Director

AIMO ENTERTAINMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AIMO ENTERTAINMENT PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a Stage Director to lead productions, ensuring the director’s artistic vision is realized on stage.

You will collaborate with set, costume, lighting, and sound, manage rehearsals within budget, and guide actors in character interpretation to deliver compelling performances.

The role requires formal training in theatre directing and strong tech literacy to integrate visual and auditory elements and maintain a prompt book for cues.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Stage Director or in a similar theatrical artistic leadership role.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with current theatre production technologies.
• Ability to stay composed under pressure and address challenges efficiently.
• Excellent artistic sensibility with a sharp eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with all theatre departments (set design, costume, lighting, sound) to align stage presentation with the director’s artistic vision.
• Work with the Production Manager to ensure rehearsals and performances run smoothly within budget constraints.
• Oversee the rehearsal process, guiding actors in character interpretation to maintain consistent and compelling performances.
• Develop stage blocking, coordinate scene transitions, and shape actors’ pacing, energy, and emotional delivery.
• Provide creative direction and integrate visual and auditory elements—including lighting, set, and sound design—to support the narrative tone and atmosphere.
• Maintain a director’s book (prompt book) with stage movements, technical cues, and essential creative notes.
• Ensure a safe rehearsal and performance environment by participating in risk assessments and safety planning.

Skills

Stage directing

Leadership

Theatre production tech

Stress management

Artistic sensibility

Education

Theatre directing education

Tools

Theatre production software

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with all theatre departments (such as set design, costume, lighting, and sound) to ensure the stage presentation aligns with the director’s artistic vision.
• Work in partnership with the Production Manager to ensure rehearsals and performances run smoothly within budget constraints.
• Oversee the rehearsal process, guiding actors in character interpretation to maintain consistent and compelling performances.
• Develop stage blocking, coordinate scene transitions, and shape actors’ pacing, energy, and emotional delivery.
• Provide creative direction and integrate visual and auditory elements—including lighting, set, and sound design—to support the narrative tone and atmosphere.
• Maintain a director’s book (prompt book) that includes stage movements, technical cues, and essential creative notes.
• Ensure a safe rehearsal and performance environment by participating in risk assessments and safety planning.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Stage Director or in a similar theatrical artistic leadership role.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with current theatre production technologies.
• Ability to stay composed under pressure and address challenges efficiently.
• Excellent artistic sensibility with a sharp eye for detail.
• Formal training in theatre directing or related performing arts discipline; relevant degrees or certifications are preferred.