Immediate Job Posting: Artistic Director

Published November 2, 2007 Artists, Events, Works, Exhibitions
James David Morgan

Immediate Job Posting: Artistic Director

The Social Justice Committee of Montreal is looking for an artistic director for the play “The Dictatorship of Debt.” The application deadline was today – sorry for the late posting, this one fell by the wayside! Disclosure: I spent a month writing for their publication, the Upstream Journal. It was an incredible experience, and I would recommend working with the SJC in any capacity you can! Also, they are sporting a nice, new (to me) Creative Commons licensed website, worth checking out.

Description and Duties
The Social Justice Committee’s Theatre Project evolved out of its debt presentation, “Who Owes Whom”, an interactive workshop that details the global history of economic development and underdevelopment. In its interactive theatrical form, over many years and at many different venues, “The Dictatorship of Debt” has been presented in both English and French, as both a two-act dinner theatre piece and as a one-act performance.

This incarnation of the project entails the staging of a production of “The Dictatorship of Debt” for presentation at a variety of venues over the span of several months in early 2008.

The role of the Artistic Director in this project is to:

Develop a design concept for the show
In conjunction with the Theatre Coordinator, conduct auditions and cast the show
In conjunction with the Theatre Coordinator and Stage Manager, develop a rehearsal and production schedule
Prepare and conduct rehearsals
Other duties traditionally associated with the craft of directing
The director is expected, where possible, to contribute to areas of design, administration, and the overall development of the SJC Theatre Project.

Qualifications

A background in the theatrical arts; experience in directing is preferred but not required
Interest or experience in economic development, international issues, social justice, theatre for social change. Specialized education in one of the above fields is an asset
Ability to work effectively with little direct supervision
Strong interpersonal skills
High level of creativity

The position will last from November 2007 to April 2008. Hours will vary and will include auditions, casting, rehearsals, production meetings, and preparation time

Remuneration
Stipend of $1000

Interested applicants should submit an application package consisting of a cover letter, a personal CV and a performance resume or other listing of relevant theatre education and/or experience. This package can be submitted electronically to Nikki Shaffeeullah, Theatre Coordinator and Producer, Social Justice Committee of Montreal.