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About the Role

The Resident Director is an integral part of maintaining the direction, artistic aspects and energy of the daily running of the touring production of The Lion King. This person will work closely with the management and backstage teams.

Responsibilities

• Upholding director Julie Taymor’s direction for The Lion King.
• Work closely with the show’s International Associate Director, sharing regular updates, collaborating on cast changes and regular clean up visits and rehearsals.
• Maintain overall artistic quality of the production by working closely with the Resident Dance Supervisor, Music Director and Stage Management team.
• Directing new cast members in the production and holding understudy rehearsals.
• Observing the production on a regular basis.
• Giving notes to the entire cast and rehearsing principals and understudies on an ongoing basis.
• Attending production meetings and technical rehearsals, as needed.
• Providing advice and consultation to the Producer and General Manager regarding the Touring production as a member of the show’s leadership team.
• Overseeing or assisting with directorial-related issues in connection with special events relating to the Production, such as live press events of television appearances.
• Keep a traditional theatre schedule including nights and weekends.

Requirements

• This role requires traveling with the production.
• Previous directing experience, ideally as a Resident or Assistant Director on a first-class production or large-scale Regional Theatre.
• Proven success working closely with other creative individuals with respect and harmony.
• Friendly and collaborative, with a passion for excellence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills.

Location

• New York, NY, USA

Work Type

• Full time
• Traveling

Salary/Compensations

• $137,700 to $178,200 per year

Benefits

• Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

About the Company

• Disney Theatrical Group (DTG) is committed to providing the highest quality opportunities for the widest group of talented professionals throughout their career trajectory.
• Disney Theatrical Group, a division of The Walt Disney Studios, was formed in 1994 and operates under the direction of Andrew Flatt and Anne Quart.
• Worldwide, its ten Broadway titles, including the current Broadway productions of The Lion King and Aladdin, have been seen by more than 200 million theatregoers and have been nominated for 62 Tony® Awards, winning Broadway’s highest honor 20 times.
• In addition to producing live stage shows globally through its license to Feld Entertainment, producer of Disney on Ice, Disney Theatrical Group creates immersive location-based experiences such as Mundo Pixar and The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail.
• DTG also licenses musical titles for local, school, and community theatre productions through Music Theatre International, resulting in over 500,000 performances around the world reaching audiences of more than 150 million.