Show Director - Tallahassee, United States - Disney Interactive Media Group
Description
Job Summary:
Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, 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 diverse team - representing a wide variety of disciplines 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, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle...
and a dash of pixie dust
As the Show Director, you will serve as an integral part of the artistic development process for Disney Live Entertainment -Disney Signature Experiences, supporting Disney Cruise Line.
You will be responsible for providing creative leadership for the development of assigned projects, shows, special events, and experiences from inception through production, from show concept development through scripting, rehearsals and opening.
This is a casual temporary/seasonal role reporting to the Director, Entertainment Creative - DLE/DSEYou Will:
Build work wherein diverse approaches, unique perspectives and underrepresented voices are authentically represented throughout the creative process.
Collaborate extensively with multiple partners before and during production, including Production teams, Designers, Artists, Music Directors, Writers, Choreographers, Dance Supervisors, Artistic Ops teams, Talent Casting Directors, Clients
Provide creative leadership for the development of concepts and execution of projects, shows, and/or special events
Oversee the creative and story development of show concepts, scripts, and announcements from inception through production including rehearsals and performance
Establish and maintaining show quality standards in partnership with operational areas
Deliver a compelling creative pitch to partners and executive leaders with supporting presentation materials, decks, etc.
You Will Have:
5 or more years creating and directing live entertainment and immersive storytelling experiences
Proven knowledge of creative writing, stage performance, musical theatre, immersive theatre and technical theatre/stagecraft
An understanding of new media storytelling capabilities, particularly with an ability to reach multicultural audiences
Adaptability to a wide variety of work environments including cruise ships
Availability and willingness to work weekends, holidays and third shift, as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of the Disney Brands and related Intellectual Property (Marvel, Lucasfilm, Pixar, etc.)
Required Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent experience
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
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About Walt Disney Imagineering:
Founded in 1952 as WED Enterprises to design and build the world's first theme park - Disneyland - Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences.
WDI is the creative force that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide.
Imagineering's unique strength comes from its diverse global team of creative and technical professionals, who build on Disney's legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment.
The Imagineers who practice this unique blend of art and science work in more than 100 disciplines to shepherd an idea all the way from "blue sky" concept phase to opening day.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences.
From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family.
Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe.With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Disney Entertainment Productions , which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Imagineering .
Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.
Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
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