EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Board Member – Report to VP Productions
Priorities:
• Assist in creating quality theatre for Theatre Aurora productions
• Appoint/Hire Directors for each Theatre Aurora production
• Responsible for the artistic integrity of Theatre Aurora
Responsibilities/Authorities:
• Responsible for providing an activities report at each Board meeting and is required to be guided by Board decisions
• Select stage directors, musical director and choreographer (unless ED is applying to direct in which case this becomes the responsibility of the VP Productions for the production in question)
• Shall be the member through whom a stage director approaches the Board of Directors.
• Shall act in an advisory capacity to the stage director and assist the stage director with any problems that arise.
• Meet with the stage directors to ensure that production guidelines are followed
• In the event that a stage director is unable to appropriately direct a show, the Executive Director, after consultation with the VP of Productions and the Board (as required), finds a replacement director.
• Shall chair the Play Reading Committee and will champion the Season Recommendation to the Board of Directors for approval
• Liaise with Theatre Ontario, ACT-CO, TAPA for Audition or Hiring notices
• Update Theatre Aurora website with Audition Notices
• Shall be responsible for educational activities and programs for General Meetings
• Shall provide the Sales Director, Marketing Director and Communications Director all the information required to help promote and sell productions (author, synopsis, notable quotes, notable awards, etc.)
• Coordinate the purchasing/ordering of scripts for all Theatre Aurora productions.
• Pursue performance rights from rights holders for all Theatre Aurora productions.
Skill/Experience Preferred:
• Experience as a stage director is mandatory. Should be a problem solver and enjoy working with people. Basic knowledge of budgeting and forecasting is helpful.
