
THEATRE DIRECTOR
As an experienced theatre director, my job involved a multitude of responsibilities and challenges. First and foremost, it was my duty to carefully select a musical that could be adapted for children and establish a clear artistic vision for the production. This involved analyzing the text, studying the historical and social context, and identifying key themes and ideas to explore. Once the vision had been defined, I, along with my team, including my business partner and fellow director Fernanda Cadete and the actors, created a production plan and developed a rehearsal schedule. During rehearsals, I guided the actors in their interpretation of the characters, helped them refine their acting skills, and ensured that their performances were in line with the overall vision of the production. I also worked assuming the responsibilities of the technical team, such as set design, costumes, lighting, sound, and special effects integrated into the play. Additionally, as a theatre director, I managed various aspects of the production, including financial management, personnel hiring, and coordination of rehearsals and performances. It was my responsibility to ensure that the production stayed within budget, that the needs of the team and actors were met, and that the performances proceeded smoothly as planned. Finally, once the production was ready, it was my responsibility to ensure that the play was presented to the audience in the most engaging way possible. This involved promoting the musical through advertising and social media, selecting appropriate dates and times for performances, and creating an atmosphere that engaged and captivated the audience.
I emphasize that my differential in the profession is my ability to act not only as a Director, a position that already carries numerous responsibilities, but also as an administrator, producer, screenwriter, scenographer, costume designer, prop master, lighting designer and illuminator, sound designer and sound technician, make-up designer, press officer, and art designer for tickets, posters, and playbills of the shows I was directing. There are several reasons why I acted in all of these related areas, and the first and foremost is that I have the education, experience, and competence to assume these responsibilities with excellence. Such powers also ensured that everything would turn out the way I wanted and within the timeframe I had planned, as I have been disappointed with the results obtained the few times I delegated these functions to third parties. Another reason was the low budget of my productions, so in order for me to invest more resources in the richness of the costumes, for example, I had to save on the labor of these functions that I could execute myself. Finally, there was also a major problem in my city, which was the scarcity of qualified labor. Overcoming such a difficulty was exactly my redemption because due to such a shortage, I ended up learning and specializing in all of these functions.
In essence, as a theatre director, my role involved creating a clear artistic vision, guiding my team and actors, managing the production, and presenting the play to the audience in the most enchanting way possible. It is a challenging but rewarding job that allowed me to use my creativity, expertise in various areas, and leadership skills to produce something that touched the hearts of the audience and certainly made a significant difference in their live.
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