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

Strangers is taking applications for PRODUCER and CO-DIRECTOR
Strangers
21:30, Wed 7th – Sat 10th May 2025 at Corpus Playroom
Easter Week 1

Apply to join the Strangers production team! Applications are now OPEN for a **PRODUCER ** and **CO-DIRECTOR **

Contact gj317@cam.ac.uk before 15th Feb 2025 23:59 for more details.

'Giving Out' is looking for a director!
Festival of New WritingDDS
19:30, Thu 6th – Sat 8th March 2025 at Howard Theatre, Downing College
Lent Week 6

'Giving Out', one of the Festival's 20-minute plays, is looking for a director . Performance 6th March.

Contact jh2504@cam.ac.uk before 15th Feb 2025 00:00 for more details.

'Gulp and Nonsuch' is looking for a director!
Festival of New WritingDDS
19:30, Thu 6th – Sat 8th March 2025 at Howard Theatre, Downing College
Lent Week 6

'Gulp and Nonsuch', one of the Festival's short plays, is looking for a director . Performance 6th March.

Contact ab2909@cam.ac.uk before 15th Feb 2025 00:00 for more details.

'Beaters' Day' is looking for a director!
Festival of New WritingDDS
19:30, Thu 6th – Sat 8th March 2025 at Howard Theatre, Downing College
Lent Week 6

'Beaters' Day', one of the Festival's short plays, is looking for a director ! Performance 6th March.

Contact ec851@cam.ac.uk before 16th Feb 2025 00:00 for more details.

'The Lost Pubs of Tewkesbury' is looking for a director!
Festival of New WritingDDS
19:30, Thu 6th – Sat 8th March 2025 at Howard Theatre, Downing College
Lent Week 6

'The Lost Pubs of Tewkesbury', one of the Festival's short plays, is looking for a director ! Performance 7th March.

Contact rg704@cam.ac.uk before 16th Feb 2025 00:00 for more details.

Marlowe Showcase
The Marlowe Graduating Actors Showcase 2025Marlowe
14:30, Wed 5th March 2025 at ADC Theatre
15:00, Thu 13th March 2025 at Union Theatre, London
Lent Week 6 to Week 7

Assistant Director  Assistant Producer  Technical Manager Technician Lighting Designer 

Contact themarlowesociety@gmail.com before 16th Feb 2025 00:00 for more details.

'Dry Land' is looking for a director!
Festival of New WritingDDS
19:30, Thu 6th – Sat 8th March 2025 at Howard Theatre, Downing College
Lent Week 6

'Dry Land' (a short play being put on the 7th of March at this year's Downing Festival of New Writing) is looking for a creative and innovative director !

Contact af856@cam.ac.uk before 19th Feb 2025 00:00 for more details.

Strangers needs a CO-DIRECTOR AND PRODUCER
Strangers
21:30, Wed 7th – Sat 10th May 2025 at Corpus Playroom
Easter Week 1

Apply now to join the CORE-PRODUCTION team for Strangers! We are looking for a **Co-Director ** and **Producer ** !

Contact gj317@cam.ac.uk before 15th Feb 2025 23:59 for more details.