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/DSE

You 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 https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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