Obsidian Theatre Festival: Director - Ghostlight Creative Productions Incorporated

DIRECTOR



DESCRIPTION:

The Obsidian Theatre Festival, produced by GhostLight Creative Productions, Incorporated and

Nicely Theatre Group, is CALLING for Directors for its fifth season.

ABOUT: The Obsidian Theatre Festival centers Black stories, through an invigorating

celebration of new work by emerging Black voices. Produced by Detroiters in the city of Detroit,

the Obsidian Theatre Festival illuminates the rich diversity of experiences relevant to the African

diaspora.

Our team seeks to normalize the panoply of Black American culture through an inclusive, color

conscious lens. We are dedicated to the exploration of universal themes, and acknowledgment

of the ways in which intersecting identities shape the world in which we live.

 

The Obsidian Theatre Festival accepts applicants of every identity, and does not discriminate on

the basis of identity, including but not limited to: race, creed, color, gender, gender identity,

gender expression, age, ethnicity, national origin, immigration status, sexual orientation,

religion, HIV serostatus, disability, height, weight, veteran status, marital status, or economic

class.

The Obsidian Theatre Festival will be presented in 3 parts

● OTF Main Stage: Featuring full-length plays that examine the diversity of the black

experience.

● Musical Theatre Showcase: Staged readings of new musicals, highlighting an important

step in the development of new work.

● Obsidian Theatre Festival’s 5th Anniversary Concert: A musical celebration in honor of

our 5th season

LOCATION: Detroit, MI



SEEKING:

Stage Directors with experience in Theatre, Musical Theatre and/or Multimedia. BIPOC artists

are strongly encouraged to submit.

● Directors for the Obsidian Theatre Festival will be selected to oversee the artistic vision

of a production or showcase, including working closely with the Producing Artistic

Director and Supervising Director throughout the process (from casting to curtain.)

● A candidate who is flexible, strategic and able to work in a collaborative space.

● Directors will be selected based on their experience to oversee a piece in the dedicated

areas (OTF Main Stage, Musical Theatre Showcase or OTF Anniversary Concert)

● Candidates within close proximity to Detroit Metro area are strongly preferred

QUALIFICATIONS:

● Strong organizational, leadership and mentoring skills

● Outstanding deductive reasoning and ability to prioritize varying tasks.

● Skilled in communicating clearly, with tact and discretion, as well as maintaining

confidentiality.

● Able to coordinate timely responses between internal departments.

● Be able to work closely with the Production Stage Manager and Musical Director (if

applicable) to plan and execute the rehearsal schedule.

● Experience maintaining relationships with artists and stagehands.

● Ability to collaborate with production on design elements, while being cognizant of

budget limitations.

● Excellent written and communication skills.

● Must be able to work along with the playwright, composer and/or lyricist in developing

the script for production

● High level of computer proficiency with knowledge of Google Suite.

● Previous experiences with the following are a plus:

○ Frame IO

○ COVID-19 Safety standards



SCHEDULE:

The Obsidian Theatre Festival’s Directors will be intimately involved in the casting, design and

rehearsal of selected works. Design meetings will begin in February.

Casting is anticipated in late February, with callbacks in March. Auditions will be submitted

electronically and callbacks will be via Zoom. Live performances will be June 26th-29th in

Detroit, MI and culminating in live stream virtual productions. Main Stage rehearsals will begin



virtually and then transfer into the rehearsal room a week later. Musical Showcase rehearsals

will be in the performance space. Estimated workload averages 20 hours per week for rehearsal

weeks.

TENTATIVE PRODUCTION SCHEDULE:

Staff Retreat: January 2025 TBD

Main Stage Virtual Orientation: May 19th

Virtual Rehearsal (Main Stage Only): Starts May 19th

In Person Rehearsal (Main Stage Only): Starts May 27th

MT Showcase Virtual Orientation: June 8th

In Person Rehearsal (MT Showcase/Obsidian Concert): Starts June 9th

Begin In Person Work (in the Downtown Office): Mid June

Main Stage Tech: Begins June TBD

MT Showcase Dress: June TBD

Performances: June 26th-June 29th

Strike/Load Out: June 30th

SAFETY:

We are committed to the health and safety of all of our artists, employees, and guests. In order

to maintain the safest environment possible, all Obsidian Theatre Festival staff, artists, creative

teams, crews, and ushers are encouraged to be fully vaccinated against Covid 19 (both rounds

of vaccinations.)

COMPENSATION:

MT Showcase Director: Flat Fee - $1750.00 (USD)

Main Stage Director: Flat Fee - $2750.00 (USD)

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Please fill out the Google Form (link below) and submit your Cover Letter and Resume per the

instructions inside the form by December 30th, 2024

Director Applicant Google Form: https://bit.ly/dir-apply-otf25

If you have any questions please email, gm@ghostlightinc.com
Salary: $1,750 - $2,750