• Job Description

  Req#: ASSIS001456

  Assistant Directors 2024-2025 Season

  Reports to: Director for respective production and Associate Producer, Mainstage
  Compensation: $4,000 per production

  THE ORGANIZATION

  The Guthrie Theater engages exceptional theater artists in the exploration of both classic and contemporary plays connecting the community we serve to one another and to the world. Through its extraordinary artists, staff and facility, the Guthrie is committed to the people of Minnesota, and from its place, rooted deeply in the Twin Cities, influences the field as a leading 21st century arts organization.

  Every year more than 500 people, both on stage and off, help ensure our success in creating and supporting the highest level of theater. As an organization, we are committed to our values of Artistic Excellence; Community; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility; and Fiscal Responsibility.

  LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT

  The Guthrie Theater would like to acknowledge that we gather on the traditional land of the Dakota People and honor with gratitude the land itself and the people who have stewarded it throughout the generations, including the Ojibwe and other Indigenous nations.

  THE POSITION

  The Guthrie Theater seeks one Assistant Director per mainstage production of the 2024-2025 Season. These positions serve to support the Director of their assigned production. This role requires attendance at every production meeting and rehearsal, where they are responsible for careful observation, notetaking, and flexibility to meet the requests of the Director. All staff members are expected to center, model and champion the Guthrie’s core values of Artistic Excellence; Community; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility; and Fiscal Responsibility.

  This position is contracted. Rehearsal schedules typically span daytime hours from Tuesday-Sunday with evenings during tech week and preview performances. However, the schedule will vary based on the specifics for each production. Assistant Directors will be paid a total of $4,000. Half will be paid upon signing and the remainder paid upon show opening.

  The Guthrie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building an equitable environment that finds strength in diversity of identity, experience and perspective. We are dedicated to hiring and developing talented teams which are inclusive and welcoming to individuals with different backgrounds, thoughts, and abilities. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply.

  PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Before rehearsal

  • Ensure familiarity with the play before design meetings begin.
  • Establish working relationship with the Director.
  • Attend production and design meetings. Fulfill duties as assigned by the Director.

  2. During rehearsal

  • Keep careful observation of actors’ blocking and notes being given by the Director.
  • Take, organize, and distribute notes for designers and actors per the Director’s request.

  3. During technical rehearsal and previews

  • Attend all tech rehearsals, preview performances, and production meetings.

  4. Professional expectations

  • View the role from a learning perspective and share observations if elicited by the Director.
  • Recognize and exercise discretion.
  • Maintain organization of notes and schedules.
  • Exercise flexibility acknowledging that no two days are the same.

  ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Demonstrated experience and/or interest working in a professional theater.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated experience in preparing budgets and labor estimates to keep projects within an acceptable timeframe, budget and scope.
  • Skill and experience in creative problem solving to meet the artistic needs of the show within time and financial requirements.
  • Works well under pressure and responds calmly and efficiently to frequent changes during the production and rehearsal process.
  • Must be willing and able to work flexible hours/days, including evenings and weekends, reflective of the dynamic schedule of the theater.
  • Experience with and commitment to working with individuals and teams that exemplify diversity of identity, experience, and perspective, including but not limited to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, family and/or marital status, creed, religion, ancestry, disability, national origin, sexual orientation or sexual identity, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, body size/type, status with regard to public assistance or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

  2024-2025 PRODUCTIONS

  The Guthrie is seeking Assistant Directors for the following productions. The dates of availability required for each production are listed below. Dates are subject to change.

  Lehman Trilogy by Stefano Massini

  Adapted by Ben Power

  Directed by Arin Arbus

  Tuesday, August 13th- September 19th, 2024

  A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Charles Dickens

  Adapted by Lavina Jadhwani

  Directed by Addie Gorlin-Han

  Original direction by Joseph Haj

  Tuesday, October 15th- Friday, November 15th, 2024

  HEART SELLERS by Lloyd Suh

  Directed by May Adrales

  Tuesday, November 19th -Thursday, December 19th, 2024

  A MIDSUMMER’S NIGHT DREAM by William Shakespeare

  Directed by Joseph Haj

  Tuesday, December 31st- February 6th, 2025

  MOUSETRAP by Agatha Christie

  Directed by Tracy Brigden

  Tuesday, February 18th- Thursday, March 20th, 2025

  NACIREMA SOCIETY by Pearl Cleage

  Directed by Valerie Curtis Newton

  Tuesday, March 18th- Thursday April 24th, 2025

  CABARET by Joe Masteroff, John Kander and Fred Ebb

  Directed by Joseph Haj

  Tuesday, May 27th- Thursday June 26th, 2025

  A NOTE FROM HUMAN RESOURCES

  Applicants must submit a resume to be considered for the position. Cover letter optional. The deadline to apply is April 19, 2024.

  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

  The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

• About the company

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