Purpose of Position: Guest Directors direct a single CP production, working with actors and designers to bring their vision to life and maintain consistency with other organization productions

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Audition and cast production
• Direct production, working with actors to expand their knowledge and understanding of theatre
• Coordinate with production designers and crew heads to achieve an overall vision for the production; attend all production meetings (usually bi-weekly on Tuesdays) for the show
• Create a rehearsal schedule that makes effective use of the time and talents of volunteers
• Work with production stage managers to ensure important notes or messages are distributed to production team members and cast via Virtual Callboard
• Treat actors and volunteers with respect, making sure those connected with the production have a positive experience
• Strive for high production standards, making the show the best it can be

Seconrdary Responsibilities

• Complete and submit required program information (director’s notes, bio, etc.) by deadline
• With stage manager(s), be responsible for locking and turning off equipment in the facility at the conclusion of rehearsals
• If no member of the regular CP staff is present, serve as the organization’s official representative for emergency purposes
• Follow all other organization policies and procedures 

Purpose of Position: Music Directors lead music rehearsals for actors in productions of musicals, and recruit and rehearse members of production orchestras.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Coach the actors in learning the show’s score. This includes conducting music rehearsals with individual performers as well as with the entire company, as scheduled
• Work with the director to create an efficient and productive rehearsal schedule, making good use of actors’ time when they are at rehearsals
• Attend all rehearsals deemed necessary by the director, Managing Artistic Director, and yourself
• Work with the Managing Artistic Director when hiring primary rehearsal accompanist, who will also serve as production accompanist; make sure accompanist attends all required rehearsals
• Coordinate the orchestra by locating needed musicians and setting up rehearsals with the orchestra prior to their first rehearsal with the actors. Support for finding musicians may come from CP staff and board
• Conduct, or find someone to serve as conductor, during performances
•  Lead cast, or designate someone to lead cast, in vocal warm-ups prior to each performance
• Coordinate with the director and choreographer when making any cuts to the music; communicate these changes with musicians. Consult with director about any substantial changes in the score, such as cutting a large section from a number, or adding/removing characters from numbers, etc.
• Participate in auditions, including having an audition accompanist available and working with the director on casting decisions.
• Treat actors and volunteers with respect, making sure those connected with the production have a positive experience
• Strive for high production standards, making the show the best it can be

Purpose of Position: Stage Managers assist the director as needed, ensure smooth rehearsals, and coordinate and run technical aspects during performances 

Rehearsal Responsibilities:

• Assist the director in preparing the stage for scene(s) to be rehearsed
• Call or locate actors that are late, missing, or inexcusably absent
• Keep rehearsals running smoothly and on schedule; maintain order backstage
• Notate all blocking given to actors
• Disseminate information, notes, and schedule changes to actors and crew
• Read parts of actors that may be absent from rehearsal and prompt actors as needed
• Serve as the general assistant to the director
• Complete daily rehearsal reports on Virtual Callboard
• Ensure that the building is locked and equipment is off at the conclusion of rehearsals

Performance Responsibilities

• Create sign-in board, check that all actors are present, call any that are not present by warmups
• Sweep and/or mop set and auditorium floor prior to warmups; ensure that house lights above stage are unscrewed
• Lead warmups prior to shows if director is not present and no other has been selected to do so
• Run light and sound check with board operators to make sure all equipment is functioning
• With ASM, ensure all furniture, props, etc. are set
• At 30 minutes to curtain, tell ASM that house is open. Give updates at 15, 10, and 5 minutes; then, at 2 minutes to curtain, have ASM give actors “places.” Give similar updates during intermission. Do not begin Act I or Act II without the go-ahead of director, CP Staff, or House Manager
• Call cues and run any required equipment in booth; Stage Manager may work with various board or spotlight operators, or run the production solo
• Post show, shut down light and sound systems, check for damaged props or costumes; store food items as necessary, and ensure backstage and green room are orderly and clean
• Submit a performance report on Virtual Callboard

Purpose of Position: Accompanists accompany on piano all performers for the duration of rehearsals and performances

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Accompany all music rehearsals and/or rehearsals where songs will be sung. This includes playing for individual performers as well as the entire company, as scheduled
• Work with the music director and production director as needed
• Participate in auditions, playing any music brought in by auditioning actors or provided by the theatre
• Play for all scheduled performances of the production
• Treat actors and volunteers with respect, making sure those connected with the production have a positive experience
• Strive for high production standards, making the show the best it can be

Purpose of Position: Choreographers create choreography for all numbers as discussed with production’s director, and lead choreography rehearsals for actors in productions of musicals

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Coach the actors in learning the show’s choreography, created in advance. This includes conducting rehearsals with individual performers as well as with the entire company, as scheduled
• Work with the director to create an efficient and productive rehearsal schedule, making good use of actor’s time when they are at rehearsals
• Work with production accompanist and/or rehearsal tracks to teach choreography
• Coordinate with the director and music director when making any cuts to the music. Consult with director about any substantial changes in the score, such as cutting a large section from a number, or adding/removing characters from numbers, etc.
• Potentially participate in auditions, if the show will be particularly dance-heavy; most Community Players auditions do not require this
• Treat actors and volunteers with respect, making sure those connected with the production have a positive experience
• Strive for high production standards, making the show the best it can be