Play Workshop Director; Chautauqua Theater​/Seasonal

Overview

Description

This opportunity is open only to directors who have already received an official offer from CTC’s Managing Director. Applications from individuals who have not received an offer are not eligible for consideration. A Chautauqua Theater Company New Play Workshop Director shall supervise and conduct rehearsals and attend and supervise all presentations of the play. The Director shall also attend meetings, consult with the CTC’s Producing Artistic Director, and make suggestions with regard to casting and other production matters.

Description:

This opportunity is open only to directors who have already received an official offer from CTC’s Managing Director. Applications from individuals who have not received an offer are not eligible for consideration. A Chautauqua Theater Company New Play Workshop Director shall supervise and conduct rehearsals and attend and supervise all presentations of the play. The Director shall also attend meetings, consult with the CTC’s Producing Artistic Director, and make suggestions with regard to casting and other production matters.

The Chautauqua Theater Company summer season will consist of fully produced productions, as well as several new play workshops/readings. To learn more about the season and the company, please visit theater.chq.org. We build our season around the Actor’s Equity Safety Guidelines in addition to following the guidelines of the CDC, IATSE, USA and SDC.

CTC is committed to the values of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility. Our statement regarding IDEA work may be found here: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

About Your Compensation

The Director will be compensated at the rate determined by the SDC Tier Contract. Director’s total compensation for the production shall be $1,900, paid out on the following schedule:

• Theater shall provide round-trip economy air transportation or mileage reimbursement ($.61/mi) to/from Chautauqua Institution from New York, NY (or equivalent) booked at least 3 weeks prior to travel.
• Private accommodations and traditional gate pass for duration of Director’s time at Chautauqua.
• Chautauqua Institution’s car service to/from Buffalo airport.

Please refer to the rider that is to be attached to the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers Tier Contract Agreement for additional terms.

• Supervise and conduct rehearsals for the play.
• Attend and supervise all workshop presentations of the play.
• Attend meetings.
• Consult with Chautauqua Theater Company's Producing Artistic Director.
• Provide input on casting and other production matters.

Chautauqua Institution’s Referral Bonus Program is a talent solution to recruit, develop, and retain a diverse workforce that encompasses all the skills and experience necessary to deliver on our goals and objectives. Chautauqua Institution will provide a $500 referral bonus (less taxes) for active employees referring a new candidate who is hired and remains employed for at least 90-days from the first physical date of work.

In the case of seasonal positions working less than 6-months, the new candidate must remain actively employed for at least 30-days from the first physical date of work and until the closing date of the season. The closing date of the season is the last Sunday in August.

Chautauqua Institution and Chautauqua Hotel Company offer flexible schedules, full and part-time, for seasonal employment during summer operations starting annually each June and concluding in August. Seasonal employment may be available earlier (pre-season) and beyond season (post-season) based on business needs and candidate availability. Schedules typically include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as a requirement. While you will confirm your final schedule with management at the time of an interview and offer of employment, you should generally…