COMPLETE Show Director - Anaheim, CA, USA

Job Posting Title:

Show Director

Req ID:

10064371

Job Description:

About The Role &Team

Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment builds, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships and other locations the world over. This team has a wide range of varied strengths – representing a variety of fields and talents from technical directors, writers and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, outstanding resourcefulness, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust.

As an integral part of the artistic development process at Disney Live Entertainment, Show Directors are responsible for ideating, developing and providing creative direction on a wide range of entertainment projects. These projects may include: character experiences, stage and atmosphere shows, as well as on-site and off-site conventions and special events that serve the business needs of Retail, Marketing, Public Relations and Public Affairs partners. From inception through production, Show Directors lead all aspects of large and small memorable Guest experiences that are innovative, experiential and immersive. The Show Directors are responsible for establishing and maintaining Entertainment Show Quality standards in partnership with entertainment operational areas.

You will report to the Senior Manager Creative Dev & GTP/!C

What You Will Do

The Show Director is responsible for developing new and relevant entertainment concepts. The role requires flexibility and a willingness to adapt to shifting priorities and business needs. The Show Director provides creative direction on the execution of approved shows and/or events – driving their projects from inception through production. This includes idea generating, development of treatments and scripts, casting, leading rehearsals and ensuring the sustainability and excellence of performances. Accountability includes providing direction and collaborating extensively with multiple partners before and during production, including Production teams, Designers, Artists, Music Directors, Writers, Choreographers, Maintenance Choreographers, Talent Casting, Clients, Producers, and Sales Managers as appropriate. Show Directors collaborate closely in the selection of creative teams with the Creative Director, Producer and/or entertainment executive. Other responsibilities include establishing entertainment show quality standards with the operational areas to ensure ongoing show quality is maintained.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of five years proven professional experience developing original material, directing live entertainment experiences in theatre and/or directing experience of industrial show products
• Proven knowledge of creative writing, understanding of the craft of stage performance, musical theatre, and technical theatre/stage craft
• Knowledge of entertainment production and/or operations in a professional theatrical, theme park, and/or cruise line environment
• Proven innovation and creativity in past live entertainment productions
• Ability to understand client needs and develop ideas to meet their objectives
• Proven excellent communication skills and strong presentational skills, including experience with articulating an artistic concept to executive leaders, partners and clients
• Demonstrated ability to lead and work professionally with diverse groups of people
• Inspiring team player with strong interpersonal skills and positive attitude
• Demonstrated ability to interface with all levels of management
• Working knowledge of standard business practices and procedures
• Adaptability to wide variety of work environments
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Willingness to work nights and holidays
• Demonstrated strong grammatical knowledge. Fluency in additional languages a plus.
• Demonstrated strong computer proficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Disney experience and/or knowledge of the Disney brand
• Prior theme park show director experiences

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in theatrical field

Preferred education:

• Masters of Fine Arts in theatre field or equivalent

Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

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The hiring range for this position in California is $92,800.00-$124,400.00. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

Walt Disney Imagineering

Job Posting Primary Business:

Parks Live Entertainment (WDI)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Entertainment-Show Direction

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Anaheim, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2023-10-19