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Assistant Director
What are the roles and responsibilities of an Assistant Director?
JACK POWELL DEC 28, 2020 11:49AM
Example of a Rehearsal Schedule
What is the role of an AD? (performance)
Depending on the production, the AD might serve as the stage
manager during the run of the show. In this capacity, the AD
calls the show, typically from backstage. This involves calling
light, sound and curtain cues, calling the actors to places, and
overseeing the stagehands. If a stage manager is present, the AD
will often observe the performance from the back of the
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auditorium, and take notes regarding any deviation from the
script and established directions. They will communicate any
corrections that need to be made to the actors.
What is the role of an AD? (rehearsals)
The AD is typically the go-to person for cast and crew questions
regarding rehearsal and performance schedules. They might
provide observations and recommendations to the director
regarding blocking and line interpretation choices. The AD often
takes notes from the director regarding acting choices,
adjustments and corrections, and communicates those notes to
the actors. The AD is responsible for running rehearsals in the
absence of the director.
What is the Role of an AD? (pre-production)
The AD should be present at all pre-production meetings, where
the other production department heads, such as lighting, make-
up, set design, props and publicity are selected. The AD might
read through the script with the director, offering suggestions
and insights into interpretation and concepts for staging the
show. The AD will often be part of the audition and casting
process.
What is an Assistant Director?
An assistant director keeps a production running smoothly,
particularly in the director's absence. A person in this position is
responsible for being at every rehearsal and meeting and for
lling in for the director when his schedule requires him to be in
two places at once, such as at a rehearsal with the cast and at a
production meeting with the technical crew.