***APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED DUE TO OVERWHELMING RESPONSE***
We are URGENTLY SEEKING AN ASSITANT DIRECTOR
THIS IS A FREELANCE CONTRACT FOR 10.5 DAYS
(2 DAYS PREP IN APRIL, REHEARSALS MAY & EARLY JUNE)
- Assistant Director - Rogue Opera's Carmen, Re-imagined
About the show: In a new interpretation of this famous classic, Rogue Opera brings Carmen to life for a modern audience, sung in French with a new English script. Rogue Opera’s four singers and amazing pianist deliver a show with all of the well-known music and drama in an engaging and original format. As the story unfolds, we follow the four main protagonists; Carmen, Josè, Escamillo and Micaëla, along with Captain Moralès, and the gypsies Frasquita and Dancaïre. The characters share their motivations and inner thoughts with the audience, bringing a fresh perspective and making it a fantastic experience for both opera connoisseurs and newcomers alike.
Assistant Director Role:
This production is a revival and adaptation of Rogue Opera's chamber 6 singer production which premiered in 2018, created by Bronwen Stephens-Harding, Director and Mezzo-Soprano. In this double-cast revival production Bronwen will be acting as Director, and also performing the role of Carmen in one cast. The role will therefore require the Assistant Director to:
- Familiarise themselves with the script, show and the Director's creative vision over two days of preparation with the Director (flexible between 26th April - 3rd May)
- Support the Director during the rehearsal period (see full date details below)
- Run scenes when the Director is stepping into the performance role
- Provide notes for the Director's cast in the final dress rehearsal
Opera experience or familiarity with Carmen is not essential. People with straight and musical theatre experience are very welcome to apply.
Fee
The total scope of the freelance contract will be 10.5 days, comprised of:
- 2 preparation days - ideally one full day in person (8 hours, with 1.5 hrs of breaks), the other made up of 2 x 3.5 hour online meetings (on separate days)
- 7 in person rehearsal days (8 hours, with 1.5 hrs of breaks)
- Half day review with the Director in the rehearsal week (4 hours with 0.5 hr break)
A flat rate fee of £1350 is offered for the contract.
Rehearsal Dates
Rehearsals are held at F H Space in Forest Hill, South East London. You must be available for all of these dates
Sun 12 May | 10 am - 6 pm |
Mon 13 May | 9:30 am - 5:30 pm |
Tue 14 May | 10 am - 6 pm |
Thu 16 May | 1 pm - 5 pm (can be flexible with time on this day) |
Fri 17 May | 10 am - 6 pm |
Sat 18 May | 1pm - 8pm |
Sat 01 Jun | 10 am - 6 pm |
Sun 02 Jun | 10 am - 6 pm |
Tue 04 Jun | 9 am - 5 pm |