Directorial Paid Associate Director - DC Brass Jar Productions New York, NY US 0
Playbill, Inc., new york, ny, United States
Brass Jar Productions is seeking an Associate Director to lead the rehearsal and launch of existing Drunk Shakespeare productions in Washington DC.
This role is focused on executing established productions with precision, implementing artistic standards, and ensuring consistency of performance across locations. The Associate Director will work closely with and report directly to the Artistic Producer, and will also collaborate closely with other Brass Jar Executive Leadership and local venue teams to bring each production to life within the established creative framework. The Associate Director will drive the artistic process from rehearsal through the opening week of each production.
This is an execution-based role, not a generative directing position. The Associate Director is responsible for faithfully staging and maintaining pre-existing productions rather than developing new creative concepts.
Key Responsibilities
Lead rehearsal and launch processes for existing productions, executing established staging and performance structure
Maintain the artistic standards and direction set by the Artistic Producer and Brass Jar Executive Leadership without deviation
Adapt staging to fit specific casts, venues, and audiences while preserving the core vision
Rehearse and implement the Drunk Arc with each actor
Train Weekly and Core actors directly, and ensure Part Time actors are fully prepared for performance
Collaborate with local teams including PSMs and Managers to support training and execution
Support technical rehearsals by facilitating process, running dry tech, and maintaining a focused, positive rehearsal environment
Assist design teams in implementing established technical elements when Executive Leadership is not present
This role does not include creating new material or altering script, story, tone, or design. All creative direction is set by the Artistic Producer and Brass Jar Executive Leadership.
Training and Structure
The position begins with a hands‑on training period observing the Artistic Producer mounting productions. This training covers tone, pacing, audience interaction, and overall performance style.
Following training, the Associate Director will serve as Associate Director for:
Drunk Romeo and Juliet
Associate Directors will also attend a two‑week workshop where the Artistic Producer will stage Dracula and Christmas Carol to establish national production blueprints.
Compensation
$4,000 per production, paid half during the first week of rehearsal and half during the week of opening
$600 training fee for the initial training period
Company‑covered travel for approved work outside DC, including flights, housing, local transportation, and a $50 per day per diem
Industry comps provided as available
Schedule
General Rehearsal Schedule Tuesday through Friday, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Possibility of adding Sunday daytimes, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings
Sunday: 5 hours
Monday: 8-hour dry tech
Tuesday and Wednesday: 8 out of 10 including final dress
Thursday: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM rehearsal, evening opening
Friday: Optional rehearsal, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Production Timeline
Training (Location TBD) Dracula: August 3 to August 7, 2026 Christmas Carol: August 10 to August 14, 2026
Drunk Dracula Rehearsals: August 25 to September 11, 2026 Tech and Opening: September 13 to September 18, 2026
Drunk Christmas Carol Rehearsals: October 6 to November 13, 2026 No rehearsal week of October 26 Tech and Opening: November 15 to November 20, 2026
Drunk Romeo and Juliet Rehearsals: December 1 to December 11, 2026 No rehearsal weeks of December 14, December 21, December 28 Tech and Opening: January 3 to January 8, 2027
Ideal Candidate
Director or Associate Director with strong rehearsal leadership skills
Comfortable executing within an established creative framework
Strong communicator with actors and production teams
Able to take direction clearly and implement feedback from leadership
Able to balance precision with flexibility in fast‑paced environments
Interested in comedy, audience interaction, and performance‑driven work
Please submit a cover letter that includes your home base city, along with your resume, website, and any relevant directing or rehearsal work samples (if available) to (emailprotected).
Use "Washington DC Associate Director” as the subject line.
DURATION
Aug 3, 2026 -Jan 8, 2026
SALARY
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