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ARTISTIC DIRECTOR - OPEN POSITION |
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR - OPEN POSITION BEGINNING JANUARY 2023
East Lynne Theater Company is looking for an ambitious, inspirational, and visionary Artistic Director (AD) to be both artistic leader and accountable for the overall success of the company.
The AD will work in partnership with the Board to strategically and operationally lead the organization. Specifically, the AD is responsible for conceiving, developing, and implementing the artistic vision and focus of the theater company. The AD reports to the Board of Trustees.
Experience needed in managing a small staff, working with a Board of Trustees, planning a theatrical season, and directing stage plays. While primarily artistic in nature, this position requires a well-rounded, flexible theater artist with knowledge of all technical, production and administrative elements. Evidence of artistic excellence can be demonstrated through awards received, critics reviews, references and/or video excerpts.
Responsibilities include:
• Creates and proposes to the Board a production season and budget
• Develops, implements, and evaluates productions for the year
• Negotiates contracts with Actors’ Equity Association and with script licensing
• Conducts auditions
• Hires, supervises, and evaluates key artistic personnel, including actors, directors, performers, designers, and stage managers
• Hires, supervises, and evaluates key technical personnel
• Works collaboratively with administrative staff, including marketing, office, bookkeeping, etc.
• Works collaboratively on grant applications and fulfilling funding requirements and reports
• Acts as a spokesperson for ELTC’s artistic purpose via speaking engagements, public and social appearances, and, as requested, at fundraising events and solicitations
• Fosters development of good relations with other cultural organizations by participating in meetings and joint activities where appropriate
• Serves ex officio on the Board of Trustees, providing regular reports on artistic activity
• Directs at least the majority of mainstage productions per season. This is a year-round position, with flex-time in the off-season and full-time during the production Season (June-September)
Compensation:
$40,000 - $45,000, commensurate with experience and in alignment with ELTC’s annual operating budget. Benefits to be negotiated.
Housing and Transportation:
AD is required to live within commuting distance of Cape May during the production season and may work elsewhere off-season, with occasional travel to Cape May. AD is required to have a car with a valid driver’s license.
To apply email CV and Cover Letter to: ADSearchELTC@gmail.com
Deadline: September 9, 2022
ELTC strives to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and to ensure that no person is unfairly discriminated against in its recruitment and selection policies and procedures. We encourage applications from those currently underrepresented in our team.
East Lynne Theater Company is looking for an ambitious, inspirational, and visionary Artistic Director (AD) to be both artistic leader and accountable for the overall success of the company.
The AD will work in partnership with the Board to strategically and operationally lead the organization. Specifically, the AD is responsible for conceiving, developing, and implementing the artistic vision and focus of the theater company. The AD reports to the Board of Trustees.
Experience needed in managing a small staff, working with a Board of Trustees, planning a theatrical season, and directing stage plays. While primarily artistic in nature, this position requires a well-rounded, flexible theater artist with knowledge of all technical, production and administrative elements. Evidence of artistic excellence can be demonstrated through awards received, critics reviews, references and/or video excerpts.
Responsibilities include:
• Creates and proposes to the Board a production season and budget
• Develops, implements, and evaluates productions for the year
• Negotiates contracts with Actors’ Equity Association and with script licensing
• Conducts auditions
• Hires, supervises, and evaluates key artistic personnel, including actors, directors, performers, designers, and stage managers
• Hires, supervises, and evaluates key technical personnel
• Works collaboratively with administrative staff, including marketing, office, bookkeeping, etc.
• Works collaboratively on grant applications and fulfilling funding requirements and reports
• Acts as a spokesperson for ELTC’s artistic purpose via speaking engagements, public and social appearances, and, as requested, at fundraising events and solicitations
• Fosters development of good relations with other cultural organizations by participating in meetings and joint activities where appropriate
• Serves ex officio on the Board of Trustees, providing regular reports on artistic activity
• Directs at least the majority of mainstage productions per season. This is a year-round position, with flex-time in the off-season and full-time during the production Season (June-September)
Compensation:
$40,000 - $45,000, commensurate with experience and in alignment with ELTC’s annual operating budget. Benefits to be negotiated.
Housing and Transportation:
AD is required to live within commuting distance of Cape May during the production season and may work elsewhere off-season, with occasional travel to Cape May. AD is required to have a car with a valid driver’s license.
To apply email CV and Cover Letter to: ADSearchELTC@gmail.com
Deadline: September 9, 2022
ELTC strives to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and to ensure that no person is unfairly discriminated against in its recruitment and selection policies and procedures. We encourage applications from those currently underrepresented in our team.
