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Organisation
Simon Friend Entertainment
What are you looking for?
Resident Director for Life of Pi Asia Tour
Who are you looking for?
1. The resident director will rehearse and maintain the direction of the Production in collaboration with the International Tour Director by attending all rehearsals in London and travelling as a member of the touring company through mainland China, Macau and Taiwan.
2. To rehearse covers in line with the production schedule and attend all cover dress rehearsal runs as required by the Producer. Schedule and lead ongoing rehearsals as required.
3. To be an active leader amongst the company.
4. Work closely with the Resident Puppetry & Movement Director on weekly puppetry rotations and knock-ons.
5. Contribute to scheduling conversations with the Production Management, Stage Management and General Management team.
6. First point of contact with the Resident Puppetry & Movement Director and Company Manager when company members are absent from the production and leading on plans for cover/cut performances.
7. Co-lead with the Resident Puppetry & Movement Director on put ins at each new venue
8. To be in attendance in the theatre and attending warm-up for a minimum of four days each week.
9. A minimum of two/three show-watches in each 6-show week giving notes to the company as required and sharing notes with the International Tour Director and the Global Associate Puppetry and Movement Director.
10. Meeting attendance as required
11. Ensure all understudies are signed off and ready to go at any point during the run.
12. Oversee or assist with directorial-related issues in connection with special events relating to the Production, including, without limitation, marketing, sales, and press presentations.
13. Represent the Director, International Tour Director and wider creative team as required.
14. Complete the necessary administrative work to support the above duties and deliver the documentation to the General Management team for filing.
15. Ensure the maintenance of the creative aspects of the Production as set by the Directorial team.
16. Work within the parameters of the Health and Safety Policy/Risk Assessment and method statement.
17. Any other duties may be reasonably required during your duties or as instructed by the Producer, General Management, Director or International Tour Director.
18. Flights, transfers, travel, accommodation and per diems will be provided on the same basis as the touring company.
What is the fee?
£950/week
Tell us about the job
Life of Pi is a 5-time Olivier Award-winning play setting off on a four-month tour across mainland China, Macau & Tawain. The Resident Director acts to provide to the Producer all services customarily rendered by a Resident Director of a production of this scale, including but not limited to supporting the International Tour Director and Global Associate Puppetry and Movement Director during rehearsals, leading rehearsals as directed, maintaining covers and maintaining the Production once open through show watches, note sessions and understudy rehearsals.
What will the hiring process be?
Please send a CV and Cover Letter to recruitment@sfentertainment.co.uk
Will the project comply with the Green Book standards on sustainability?
No
How would you like people to apply?
recruitment@sfentertainment.co.uk
When is the closing date?
18/12/24
Link to your Equal Opportunities form
https://forms.gle/bvGieaMgaCpiAu5k8
I will collect equal opportunities data for this job
Yes
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