DESCRIPTION
DIRECTOR
DESCRIPTION:
The Obsidian Theatre Festival, produced by GhostLight Creative Productions, Incorporated and Nicely Theatre Group, is CALLING for Directors for its fifth season.
ABOUT:
The Obsidian Theatre Festival centers Black stories, through an invigorating celebration of new work by emerging Black voices. Produced by Detroiters in the city of Detroit, the Obsidian Theatre Festival illuminates the rich diversity of experiences relevant to the African diaspora.
Our team seeks to normalize the panoply of Black American culture through an inclusive, color conscious lens. We are dedicated to the exploration of universal themes, and acknowledgment of the ways in which intersecting identities shape the world in which we live.
The Obsidian Theatre Festival accepts applicants of every identity, and does not discriminate on the basis of identity, including but not limited to: race, creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, ethnicity, national origin, immigration status, sexual orientation, religion, HIV serostatus, disability, height, weight, veteran status, marital status, or economic class.
The Obsidian Theatre Festival will be presented in 3 parts
OTF Main Stage: Featuring full-length plays that examine the diversity of the black experience.
Musical Theatre Showcase: Staged readings of new musicals, highlighting an important step in the development of new work.
Obsidian Theatre Festival’s 5th Anniversary Concert: A musical celebration in honor of our 5th season
LOCATION: Detroit, MI
SEEKING:
Stage Directors with experience in Theatre, Musical Theatre and/or Multimedia. BIPOC artists are strongly encouraged to submit.
Directors for the Obsidian Theatre Festival will be selected to oversee the artistic vision of a production or showcase, including working closely with the Producing Artistic
Director and Supervising Director throughout the process (from casting to curtain.)
A candidate who is flexible, strategic and able to work in a collaborative space.
Directors will be selected based on their experience to oversee a piece in the dedicated areas (OTF Main Stage, Musical Theatre Showcase or OTF Anniversary Concert)
Candidates within close proximity to Detroit Metro area are strongly preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong organizational, leadership and mentoring skills
Outstanding deductive reasoning and ability to prioritize varying tasks.
Skilled in communicating clearly, with tact and discretion, as well as maintaining confidentiality.
Able to coordinate timely responses between internal departments.
Be able to work closely with the Production Stage Manager and Musical Director (if applicable) to plan and execute the rehearsal schedule.
Experience maintaining relationships with artists and stagehands.
Ability to collaborate with production on design elements, while being cognizant of budget limitations.
Excellent written and communication skills.
Must be able to work along with the playwright, composer and/or lyricist in developing the script for production
High level of computer proficiency with knowledge of Google Suite.
Previous experiences with the following are a plus: Frame IO, COVID-19 Safety standards
SCHEDULE:
The Obsidian Theatre Festival’s Directors will be intimately involved in the casting, design and rehearsal of selected works. Design meetings will begin in February.
Casting is anticipated in late February, with callbacks in March. Auditions will be submitted electronically and callbacks will be via Zoom. Live performances will be June 26th-29th in Detroit, MI and culminating in live stream virtual productions. Main Stage rehearsals will begin virtually and then transfer into the rehearsal room a week later. Musical Showcase rehearsals will be in the performance space. Estimated workload averages 20 hours per week for rehearsal weeks.
TENTATIVE PRODUCTION SCHEDULE:
Staff Retreat: January 2025 TBD
Main Stage Virtual Orientation: May 19th
Virtual Rehearsal (Main Stage Only): Starts May 19th
In Person Rehearsal (Main Stage Only): Starts May 27th
MT Showcase Virtual Orientation: June 8th
In Person Rehearsal (MT Showcase/Obsidian Concert): Starts June 9th
Begin In Person Work (in the Downtown Office): Mid June
Main Stage Tech: Begins June TBD
MT Showcase Dress: June TBD
Performances: June 26th-June 29th
Strike/Load Out: June 30th
SAFETY:
We are committed to the health and safety of all of our artists, employees, and guests. In order to maintain the safest environment possible, all Obsidian Theatre Festival staff, artists, creative teams, crews, and ushers are encouraged to be fully vaccinated against Covid 19 (both rounds of vaccinations.)
COMPENSATION:
MT Showcase Director: Flat Fee - $1750.00 (USD)
Main Stage Director: Flat Fee - $2750.00 (USD)
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Please fill out the Google Form (link below) and submit your Cover Letter and Resume per the instructions inside the form by December 30th, 2024.
Director Applicant Google Form: https://bit.ly/dir-apply-otf25
DURATION
Feb 1, 2025 -
Jun 29, 2025
SALARY
$1,750.00 – $2,750.00
per year
