The Barn Players Seeks A Director For A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD

The Barn Players is seeking a Director for A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD, KIDS. PROCESS: Submit a letter of application to The Barn Players, along with your resume. An interview will then be scheduled with the Educational Coordinator and The Artistic Director.

DEADLINE: March 31st, 2010

INITIAL PARENT MEETING ~ July 7th (tentative)

TWO-WEEK INTENSIVE REHEARSALS ~ July 12 - 23 (Monday through Friday from 10am - 4pm)

PERFORMANCE WEEK ~ July 26 - 28 (Tech Day on the 26 and performances at 7:00pm on July 27 28 & 29)

STIPEND: $350

The director for the summer series Barn Jr. show is responsible for:
*executing the artistic interpretation of the show.

*securing a musical director or acting as their own.
*collaborating on design elements with the director & designers of the main show (THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES).
*integrating The Barn Jr curriculum into daily rehearsals based on collaboration with the Educational Director,
*providing high-quality performance instruction during rehearsals.
*ensuring that instruction and performance expectations are appropriate for the varied levels of experience present in the cast.
*managing 20-25 students via enforceable behavioral expectations and clear procedures.
*designing a daily rehearsal routine that balances the needs of the show with what is age-appropriate for students
*maintaining open, regular and professional communication with parents.
*managing 2-3 high school intern assistants (to be hired by Education Coordinator) and hiring the production team with input from the Educational Director.
*ensuring that all production team members follow Barn policies for working with youth.

To submit an application or for more information, please contact Educational Director, Jason Coats at barnjr@thebarnplayers.org.