Stage Director Resume
A stage director works with theater company, dance company, or a musical group and is responsible for managing all the creative aspects. He interacts with the crew, script writers, conducts, and monitors rehearsals. The person is also in charge of costumes, giving direction to the lighting crew, musicians, artists, and choreographers. The stage director also has to research and plan the kind of entertainment people expect. The job also includes reading and editing scripts, taking auditions, scheduling practices, and handling vendors and suppliers.
To work as a stage director, you have experience of direction and knowledge of camera placement. You also have to ensure that the play is neither too fast nor slow for the audience to lose track or get bored.
Sample Stage Director Resume
Virgil K. Nee
758 Green Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone: 510-843-1883
Email: vknee@example.com
Career Objective:
Looking for a stage director position at “Aurora Theater Company,” to state play and drama in a most dramatic way to capture attention of audience and make the event/program successful.
Summary of Skills:
- Solid experience as a stage director of theater production
- Excellent creativity and knowledge of play /drama production
- Ability to conduct audition, rehearsals, and cast artists
- Skilled in editing scripts and explaining the necessity of changes to the script writers
- Excellent understanding of lighting and camera placement
- Familiar with the sound effect and how to use it for maximum impact
Work Experience:
Stage Director
Shotgun Theater Company, Berkeley, CA
October 2014 - Present
- Reading and editing scripts conversing with the script writers
- Holding auditions, rehearsals, and performing casting of artists
- Working with the costume director and discussing on costume for performers
- Coordinating with the lighting crew, musicians, and camera man for harmony of light, sound, and visual
- Supervising sitting arrangements of the auditorium and analyzing maximum usage of the stage
- Hiring, managing, and evaluating crew members and ensuring success of the play
Stage Director
Andrew Theater Foundation, Berkeley, CA
February 2013 - September 2014
- Provided instruction to the lighting crew, camera man, and musicians
- Coordinated with choreographers and decided on the timing of entrance and exit of performers
- Hired professional actors and fixed their remuneration
- Reviewed contract with auditorium owners and ensured mutual benefits
- Scout and recruited new talents in the company
- Managed writers, producers, editors, and production coordinators
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Theatre
ABC University, Berkeley, CA
2012
Reference:
On request.
