MTC has begun the application process for Directors and Stage Managers for its' upcoming season! Below, you will find job descriptions and application forms.

These application forms are due Wednesday, September 16th 2010 at 5pm to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Note: Please familiarize yourself with the job's requirements listed below prior to submitting your application. These are the guidelines as set forth by the McMaster Thespian Company's Constitution and is the reference for all job disputes.

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Director's Job Responsibilities

   i. Responsible for the overall artistic vision and maintaining the artistic unity of the production.
   ii. In concert with the remainder of the artistic team, he or she is responsible for conveying this vision to the cast both as a concept and as practical movement and dialogue delivery.
   iii. Prior to auditions:

1.             Familiarizing him- or herself with the show            
2.             Setting up an initial artistic vision
3.             Preparing items for the audition process
4.             Work with the remainder of the artistic team to finalize the artistic vision

   iv. Attending all cast auditions
   v. In concert with the remainder of the production team, casting the show
   vi. During Rehearsal Process:
            1. Attend all rehearsals
            2. Be prepared to block scenes and give character notes and background to the actors
   vii. During the week of the show:
            1. Give the cast character notes
            2. Work with the cast for warm ups
   viii. During the performances of the show, barring any manpower shortages, the director should only be present in the theatre as an audience member.

  applications:  Othello and  Servant of Two Masters 

Stage Manager's Job Responsibilities

   i. The stage manager is the primary link between the production team and the Company
   ii. The stage manager is responsible for the overall coordination and execution of all aspects of the production: artistic, technical and financial.
   iii. Responsible for ensuring that the director’s vision is practical and feasible and that, once the show has opened, remains consistent throughout the run of the performance
   iv. Prior to cast auditions:

1.             Familiarizing him- or herself with the show and the production and rehearsals spaces
2.             Creating copies of prepared audition material.
3.             Creating and posting sign-up sheets for auditions
4.             Booking rooms for initial auditions and call backs

   v. Coordinating all audition days
   vi. During the rehearsal process:
            1. Generating weekly schedules
            2. Ensuring the Company is aware of all schedules and upcoming events
            3. Ensuring the prompt script is up to date
            4. Coordinating rehearsal days
            5. Coordinating all technical elements of the show (if a technical director is not hired)
   vii. During tech week:
            1. Coordinate the load-in at the theatre
            2. Coordinate the technical setup at the theatre
   viii. Calling the show (i.e. ensuring all elements of the show proceed on time including cast, lighting and sound cues and set changes)

applications:  2010_stage_manager_application