In starting graduate classes at Full Sail University, I have a goal. My dream is to become a show director or talent-casting agent. With this job, I can remain in my love of performance, and tie in the business aspect. It is good to research and understand the industry. In discovering trade associations the one that best begins the path is the stage directors and choreographers society. This union will give information as to what I will need to run and participate in a company.
The SDC brings prominent stage directors and choreographers together; to make sure their rights are protected as they work on each show. The goal within the association is to educate and build the society for future generations. The authority is the same as any other theatre unions Broadway, off Broadway etc. This well known society has set up an online page showing all directors and programs that are important to the community. This helps any reader begin to trust and desire to become apart of this organization. In reading, the history and mission statement I have learned so much about SDC.
The Society began over 52 years ago in 1959 with Shephard Traube as president. He began the SDC “when Bob Fosse withheld his services on a production of Little Me” (SDC P 1). It has grown stronger over the fifty years by gaining rights for directors and choreographers in the union. The society itself has protected many well-known shows engaging more directors and choreographers to join the union. As previously stated, with protecting directors it also gives back to the community.
According to the member services “Getting Involved” page on the website explains all the ways the association gets involved with the community. The one main group breaks into smaller groups for getting involved. Each group comes up with the creative names and ways to help out the community. For example, “Americans for the Arts” is a nonprofit organization creating ways for everyone to participate in the arts. Also, “Advocacy for the Arts” is an organization that legalizes education for directors and other performers. Creating ways that artists who were not able to be in school now can. These are just two of the many groups that the stage directors and choreographers society bring together.
This organization is one that I would one day love to join. A future as a show director and choreographer is a great dream. But one that is also able to give back to the community and share and protect artist is one to consider. There are usual fees and rules but there is in any organized community. Support of the association would be a great idea for any future endeavors.
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