Artistic Director
Summary: The Artistic Director at The Shreveport Little Theatre is a visionary leader responsible for conceiving, developing, and implementing the artistic vision and focus of the organization. The Artistic Director plays a pivotal role in developing, implementing, and evaluating programs for the year, in collaboration with the Managing Director.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conceive, develop, and implement the artistic vision and focus of the theatre company.
- Collaborate with the Managing Director in making major decisions about the ongoing development of aesthetic values, programs, and activities.
- Hire, supervise, and evaluate artistic personnel, including directors, performers, designers, and stage managers.
- Supervise key technical personnel.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate annual programs in collaboration with the Managing Director.
- Work with the Managing Director to develop annual program budgets, including Academy, lagniappe, and mainstage.
- Report to the Board of Directors regularly to provide updates on artistic activities.
- Supervise the maintenance of a written procedure’s manual for technical and production staff.
- Acts as a spokesperson for the organization’s artistic purpose through speaking engagements, public appearances, and participation in fundraising events.
- Foster positive relations with other cultural organizations through participation in meetings and joint activities.
- In collaboration with the Managing Director, perform annual employee reviews.
- Accountable for the overall success of productions, including oversight of people, production elements, ongoing communication, play selection, auditions, budgets, rehearsals, props, costumes, guest Directors, and backstage crew.
- Direct four productions per season.
Qualification Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in theatre or a related field; master’s degree a bonus.
- Proven experience in conceiving and implementing artistic visions in a theatre.
- Strong leadership and collaboration skills.
- Extroverted personality and experience in public relations.
- Previous experience in hiring, supervising, and evaluating artistic and technical personnel.
- Five years of experience directing productions, including people, production elements, play selection, auditions, budgets, rehearsals, props, costumes, cast/crew.
- Successfully pass a comprehensive background check.
Shreveport Little Theatre
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Job Description:
An ultra-low-budget (ULB) TV movie is seeking dedicated crew members for a 13-day shoot in the metro Atlanta/Marietta, GA area. This is a local hire or work-as-local opportunity, with no lodging or travel provided. We’re looking for passionate professionals ready to bring their expertise to a collaborative environment.
Open Positions:
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- Hair & Makeup Artists
- Production Assistants (PAs)
Job Responsibilities:
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- Maintain a positive and adaptable attitude on set.
- Follow the production schedule and meet all deadlines.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in your respective role is highly preferred.
- Must be local to the metro Atlanta/Marietta area or willing to work as a local.
- Reliable transportation to and from set.
- Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a team-oriented mindset.
Compensation Details:
- Ultra-low-budget rates in accordance with ULB guidelines. Specific rates will be provided upon offer.