Camdram

Roles

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

Three Men in a Boat is looking for a Production Team!!
Three Men in a BoatPembroke Players
21:30, Tue 29th October – Fri 1st November 2024 at Pembroke New Cellars
Michaelmas Week 3

This Week 3 Late at New Pembroke Cellars needs YOU to help set the production sail! Three Men in a Boat is a delightful comedy and way to meander past the coldness of the Michaelmas term. Applications are open for Producer , Assistant Director , Set Designer , Technical Director , Publicity Designer  and Welfare Officer. Please see the application packs below.

Contact Sofya Boruleva - sb2528@cam.ac.uk before 6th Oct 2024 01:00 for more details.

TOAD PATROL is looking for a Prod Team!
Toad PatrolDDS
19:30, Thu 7th – Sat 9th November 2024 at Howard Theatre, Downing College
Michaelmas Week 4

Toad Patrol is a new play being performed 7-9th November (Week 4 Michaelmas) at The Howard Theatre, Downing College! We are looking for the following: -assistant director  -sound designer  -lighting designer  -welfare officer

Contact lb2041@cam.ac.uk before 5th Oct 2024 23:59 for more details.

Assisstant Director for Intruder / Home
Intruder / Home
21:30, Wed 27th – Sat 30th November 2024 at Corpus Playroom
Michaelmas Week 7

Applications are now open for the role of ASSISSTANT DIRECTOR  for Intruder / Home, the Corpus Week 7 Late show!

Contact acg81@cam.ac.uk before 14th Oct 2024 01:00 for more details.

Music Director (/Composer) for Intruder / Home
Intruder / Home
21:30, Wed 27th – Sat 30th November 2024 at Corpus Playroom
Michaelmas Week 7

Applications are now open for a MUSIC DIRECTOR  (and ideally Composer ) for Intruder / Home, the Corpus Playroom Week 7 Late show

Contact acg81@cam.ac.uk before 14th Oct 2024 01:00 for more details.

Core prod team for Oxpecker Abed - a new short film
Oxpecker Abed - a short film
21:00, Mon 25th November 2024 Venue to be confirmed
Michaelmas Week 7

Looking for a Director  of Photography, Assistant Director  and Assistant Producer  for a new lesbian horror short film - if you ever wanted to try out film at Cambridge this is your chance!

Contact klt50@cam.ac.uk before 10th Oct 2024 11:59 for more details.

CUOS 'King Arthur' is looking for an Assistant Production Team!
King ArthurCUOS
20:00, Thu 31st October 2024 at Trinity College Chapel
14:00, Sat 2nd November 2024 at Trinity College Chapel
20:00, Sat 2nd November 2024 at Trinity College Chapel
Michaelmas Week 3

Is all fair in love and war? This opera of halves opposed - good against evil, comedy against tragedy, illusion against truth - is a thrilling retelling of the legendary battle between Britons and Saxons. Told through indelible compositions and masterful writing, King Arthur is a peerless masterpiece of Restoration opera that has lost none of its potency, wit and allure in its wintry fable of love and dark magic. We are looking for an assistant producer  and assistant director  to bring this opera to life.

Contact hj388@cam.ac.uk before 17th Oct 2024 17:00 for more details.

Patience - Producer and Musical Director Roles Open
PatienceCUGSS
19:45, Thu 13th – Sat 15th February 2025 at West Road Concert Hall
Lent Week 3

We are looking for an enthusiastic MD  and producer  to join our director  on the production team for our 2025 Mainshow at West Road, Patience! Whether you've been involved in a G+S show before or the entire genre of comic operetta is new to you, we'd love to hear from musical and organisational types!

Contact secretary@gands.org.uk before 16th Oct 2024 23:59 for more details.

ALL ROLES NOW OPEN FOR THE CUADC FRESHERS PLAYS
10 out of 12CUADC
19:45, Tue 19th – Sat 23rd November 2024 at ADC Theatre
Michaelmas Week 6

We are looking for people to get involved Backstage, as Directors , Producers , Actors, and Publicists !

Contact secretary@cuadc.org before 20th Oct 2024 23:59 for more details.

ALL ROLES NOW OPEN FOR THE CUADC FRESHERS PLAYS
DungenessCUADC
21:30, Tue 19th – Sat 23rd November 2024 at Corpus Playroom
Michaelmas Week 6

We are looking for people to get involved Backstage, as Directors , Producers , Actors, and Publicists !

Contact secretary@cuadc.org before 20th Oct 2024 23:59 for more details.