Roles
Director
A director is the person (or people) in charge of all creative aspects of a show’s production. They also often have a major role in the show’s admin, tech, and publicity. Most shows have one director, but a significant number have two or more ‘co-directors’ who work in collaboration on an equal footing. Other shows may have other structures, such as a creative or artistic director.
The director generally works with everyone on the show. They work with actors, casting them for the parts, giving them notes on characterisation and blocking, leading rehearsals, and generally preparing them for the show. They work with designers to design an onstage environment that fits with their shared vision, and technicians to make the designs a reality. They work with publicity designers and publicists to market the show. Finally, they work with various members of the production team (producers, assistant directors, production managers, and welfare representatives) to ensure everything runs smoothly and cohesively. They may also have a larger creative team, such as a musical director, accent coach, or choreographer. They will also usually have assistant and/or associate directors to help them out.
To apply to direct, keep an eye on the Producer/Director roles and show applications of the Camdram vacancy page, or sign up to the CUADC director/producer mailing list. To pitch a show to the ADC/Corpus Playroom as a director, check this page
Assistant and Associate Directors[edit]
Many shows have one or more assistant and/or associate directors. The scope of their role can vary depending on the show in question. Assistant directors usually come to most (if not all) rehearsals and provide a second opinion to the director. Associate directors typically come to a handful of rehearsals and sometimes provide more specialist advice on particular aspects of the show.
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Director Vacancies
Director, Producer and Welfare for Storytelling
Storytelling @the ADC – Fletcher Players
19:30, Thu 23rd January 2025 at The Larkum StudioLent Week 0
Production Team Applications are now open for the return of The Fletcher Player's famous blanket fort show, Storytelling at the ADC. We are looking for a director , producer and welfare officer to bring the magical iteration of this ADC favourite to life next term.
Contact il347@cam.ac.uk before 15th Dec 2024 12:00 for more details.
L'incoronazione di Poppea is looking for Creatives!
L’incoronazione di Poppea – CUOS
20:00, Thu 27th February – Sat 1st March 2025 at West Road Concert Hall14:00, Sat 1st March 2025 at West Road Concert Hall
Lent Week 5
Word on the street is that Nero’s having an affair with shameless socialite Poppaea - to the vexation of his wife, the Empress Octavia... and Poppaea's husband, Otho. L'incoronazione di Poppea is a behemoth of a Baroque opera, full of high-octane arias, emotional tensions and a manifold and miscellaneous range of characters, and we're looking for a talented creative team to do it justice! Roles we are recruiting: Head of props Trailer Director
Contact cc2218@cam.ac.uk ej403@cam.ac.uk ob396@cam.ac.uk before 5th Jan 2025 00:00 for more details.
FIRST DEGREE'S MURDER is looking for a CORE PRODUCTION TEAM!
First Degree’s Murder – Fletcher Players
19:00, Tue 4th – Sat 8th March 2025 at Corpus PlayroomLent Week 6
First Degree's Murder (Lent Week 6 Corpus Mainshow) is looking for a Co-Director , Producer , Assistant Director , and Publicity Designer !
Contact hw621@cam.ac.uk before 20th Dec 2024 23:59 for more details.
THE WITCH IS BACK IS LOOKING FOR A CORE PROD TEAM
The Witch Is Back – Fletcher Players
21:30, Wed 5th – Sat 8th March 2025 at Corpus PlayroomLent Week 6
THE WITCH IS BACK, a new witchy comedy play, is looking for a director , producer and script editors !
Contact hb628@cam.ac.uk before 19th Dec 2024 00:00 for more details.
Blackout Songs Production Team Applications
Blackout Songs is looking for a PRODUCTION TEAM including: Roles on offer: Director Assistant Director Producer Assistant producer Stage Manager Publicity designer Publicist Lighting Designer Sound Designer Welfare officer Photographer
Contact td487@cam.ac.uk before 19th Dec 2024 23:59 for more details.
🩸🎀🖤PENELOPE QUADRANGLE is looking for a CO-DIRECTOR and PRODUCER! 🩸🎀🖤
Penelope Quadrangle and the Meaning of Friendship (Edinburgh Fringe Run) – CUADC
22:00, Mon 4th – Sun 17th August 2025 at tbcSummer Vacation
It's finally time! I'm on the hunt for a dastardly CO-DIRECTOR and PRODUCER to help me take Penelope to Edinburgh Fringe- in her most fabulous form yet! Please find application packs in full details. Deadline to apply: 17th December 2024, 23:59 GMT.
Contact ag2300@cam.ac.uk before 17th Dec 2024 23:59 for more details.
The 24 Hour Musical is looking for directors, composers and lyricists!
We are looking for directors , composers and lyricists for our 24 Hour Musical!
Contact Theo at president@cumts.co.uk before 27th Dec 2024 00:00 for more details.
STRANGERS needs a core Production Team!
Strangers is a new play looking for a PRODUCTION TEAM! Now opening applications for a Co-Director , Producer , Publicist , and Welfare Representative.
Contact gj317@cam.ac.uk before 20th Dec 2024 23:59 for more details.
☆ Far Away by Caryl Churchill is looking for a PROD and TECH team! (Week 5 Corpus Lateshow) ☆
Far Away – Bread Theatre & Film
21:30, Wed 26th February – Sat 1st March 2025 at Corpus PlayroomLent Week 5
'Far Away' is looking for a PROD and TECH TEAM! Roles on offer include: Producer / Assistant Producer , Assistant Director , Welfare Representative, Publicity Designer , Publicist , Photographer / Videographer, Costume Designer , Lighting Designer , Sound Designer , Set Designer
Contact erc87@cam.ac.uk before 20th Dec 2024 23:59 for more details.