Associate Director

Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Inc. seeks a local Associate Director to contribute hands-on directing and production oversight. Applicants must reside in Kansas City, MO or KS, as travel and housing are not provided.

This role collaborates closely with the director and stage team to shape the production from early discussions through previews. The position involves pre-production collaboration, note-taking during rehearsals, and occasional understudy support, with compensation noted for the

Qualifications

• Local candidate with housing within Kansas City, MO, or Kansas City, KS; travel and housing accommodations will not be provided.
• Encourage applications from BIPOC, Global Majority, Bi-Lingual, Queer, LGBTQIA+, differently-abled, and female-identifying individuals.

Responsibilities

• Meet with the director early to discuss production overview and goals.
• Study the play and discuss interpretation with the director, playwright, and dramaturg when relevant.
• Attend pre-production design meetings and assist with auditions by taking notes.
• Attend rehearsals, take notes, and communicate progress to the director.
• Stand in for absent actors as needed and attend tech, dress rehearsals, previews.

Job description

## DescriptionKCRep is seeking local candidates for Associate 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. We strongly encourage applications from BIPOC, Global Majority, Bi-Lingual, Queer, LGBTQIA+, differently-abled, and female-identifying individuals.The Associate Director position provides hands-on experience in both directing and the overall production process. The Associate Director will have various responsibilities based on their experience level and the needs of the production and director.**Responsibilities of the Associate Director:****Pre-Production Duties:*** Meet with the director early in the process to discuss: + Production overview + Goals and approach to the production + The director’s expectations for the Associate Director’s responsibilities + Collaboration between the Associate Director and Stage Manager* Study the play and discuss interpretation and production concepts with the director, playwright (if applicable), and dramaturg (when relevant).* Attend pre-production design meetings if invited by the director.* Assist with auditions by taking notes and tracking casting options.* Conduct research as requested, including historical context, playwright biography, and relevant criticism.**Duties During Rehearsals:*** Attend rehearsals as agreed upon with the director.* Take notes and communicate regularly with the director about production progress.* Support the director in realizing the play onstage, requiring a deep understanding of the play, characters, and setting.* Attend design meetings as agreed upon.* Maintain an up-to-date copy of the script and rehearsal schedule.* Attend and manage special rehearsals, such as line-throughs or speed-throughs with understudies.* Stand in for absent actors as needed.* Occasionally assist with errands as assigned.* Attend tech and dress rehearsals, as well as previews, and take notes as requested by the director.**Compensation:*** Associate Director: $1,500.