Assistant Director: Learn & Shadow a Theater Director

Kansas City Rep

Kansas City (MO)

On-site

USD 5,100 - 6,100

Full time

14 days+

Application generator

Don’t send a generic resume — generate a resume and cover letter tailored to this exact role.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

Kansas City Rep is seeking local candidates for an Assistant Director position. Applicants must reside in or have housing within Kansas City, MO, or Kansas City, KS, as travel and housing accommodations will not be provided.

The organization encourages applications from diverse backgrounds. The role offers a unique opportunity to observe a director’s process, study the rehearsal workflow, and learn through close collaboration with the creative team across pre-production, rehearsals, tech, and

Qualifications

Residence requirement: must live in or have housing in Kansas City, MO or KS.

Responsibilities

Meet with the director to discuss the overall vision for the production and the Assistant Director’s role as an observer.
Read and study the script to understand the production concept and director’s approach.
Attend pre-production design and planning meetings as invited by the director.
Observe and assist during auditions by taking notes and tracking casting options.
Conduct research as requested to support the director’s vision.
Attend rehearsals as scheduled and observe the director’s process.
Take detailed notes on the director’s approach, staging, and communication with actors and designers.
Observe interactions between the director and the creative team to gain insight into collaboration.
Support rehearsal needs as assigned, helping with line-throughs, or assisting with minor administrative tasks.
Attend tech and dress rehearsals, as well as previews, to continue observing the evolution of the production.