APPLICATION DEADLINE: 
DECEMBER 1, 2019 (Assistant Stage Director and Assistant Conductor positions)
THERE IS NO FEE TO APPLY | THE PROGRAM HAS NO AGE LIMIT
INTERVIEWS: by appointment
ASSISTANT STAGE DIRECTOR:
  • Work closely with Stage Director in all aspects of Strauss Elektra
  • Work with Stage Director to prepare the book for the production
  • Work with and rehearse cover cast to ensure preparation is sufficient for jump-ins if needed
  • Assist Stage Director in preparing proposed staging rehearsal schedule
  • Assist Stage Director during staging rehearsals
  • Give staging feedback during staging rehearsals, under the guidance of Stage Director
  • Manage props
  • Assist Stage Director and Lighting Designer with lighting design
  • Run lights during performances
  • Assistant Stage Director will receive Professional Video & Audio Recording of all performances as well we professional Photos of all performances & some rehearsals
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ASSISTANT CONDUCTOR:
  • Work closely with Conductor in all aspects of the Strauss Elektra
  • Work with conductor to prepare the score for Strauss Elektra - cuts, orchestration, bowing
  • Coach and rehearse cover cast to ensure preparation is sufficient for jump-ins if needed
  • Conduct cover cast performances (2 performances with piano)
  • Play for piano musical rehearsals when needed
  • Assist in preparing the orchestra under the guidance of the conductor
  • Communicate with the orchestra section leaders and prepare section rehearsal schedule
  • Assist conductor and artistic team in preparing overall orchestral schedule
  • Conduct a set amount of orchestral rehearsals (agreed upon in advance)
  • Manage orchestral parts
  • Take notes for the conductor during rehearsals and performances
  • Assistant Conductor will receive Professional Video & Audio Recording of all performances as well we professional Photos of all performances & some rehearsals
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PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ASSISTANT POSITIONS ARE NOT PAID.
THEY ARE SUITED FOR APPLICANTS IN THE BEGINNING OF THEIR CAREERS (OR FOR APPLICANTS CHANGING CAREER PATHS) AND LOOKING TO GAIN PRACTICAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Please ensure that you have the following before beginning the online application:
1. Cover Letter detailing how the program will benefit your career
2. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
3. Photo
ASSISTANT CONDUCTOR:
4. Links to video samples of applicant's conducting
​5. Link to applicant's playing and singing an excerpt from STRAUSS ELEKTRA that demonstrates applicant's level of German and keyboard skills.
ASSISTANT STAGE DIRECTOR:
6. Letter of recommendation from a stage director the applicant has previously worked with. Letter needs to be emailed directly to dramaticvoicesprogram@gmail.com.
2020 APPLICATION FORM
(SINGER | PIANIST | ASSISTANT STAGE DIRECTOR | ASSISTANT CONDUCTOR)

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