Director Case Study : Phil Clark

A case study provided by Phil Clark, a Director listed on Stage Jobs Pro.

To learn more about Phil Clark you can view their full CV here.

Question 1: What is the most rewarding aspect of working as a Director?

See an audience enjoying themselves

Question 2: What are the key skills required to be an effective Director?

communication,clarity, vision, accessible language, nurturer, a shared languare

Question 3: Do you see your role as a natural step on a career ladder, and if so what is the next rung?

No, It's what I do . The audience is the most important. Each production has its own demands and is therefore complete within itself

Question 4: How did you work your way into your current role?

I am free-lance. For 6 years I was an assosiate director at the Sheffield Crucible, and then Artistic Director and Chief Exec of the Sherman Theatre , Cardiff. Being free-lance gives you a greater artistic freedom

Question 5: How much do you think networking helps towards landing a job in the industry?

Absolutely. It is vital

Question 6: Do you think you will be working in the industry in the next five years, and if so in what capacity?

Yes. As a director

Question 7: Please describe what a typical day working as a Director might contain?

There isn't one

Question 8: Have you done any additional training courses to further your career?

I have recently completed my Phd through portfolio

Question 9: How important is working for free at the beginning of your career?

Grab every opportunity you can to learn

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