Theatre Director

This position is responsible the overall practical and creative interpretation of a text, taking into account the budgetary and physical constraints of production.  Theatre Directors work closely with the creative and production teams, actors, performers, and producers to create a performance that connects with the audience. Theatre Directors must be able to coordinate effectively across a wide range of disciplines, while keeping a clear artistic vision. Demonstrates commitment to the District's Mission, Vision, and Guiding Principles. 

Pay & Schedule:
$24.00 - $26.00 Per Hour

This is a part-time, non-exempt position.

Monday-Friday, 9:00am -3:00pm. Camp runs 6/9-8/1.

We are seeking two directors for our Theatre Arts Workshop summer camp. The first director is a Music Director and will be needed between the hours of 9:00am - 3:00pm for approximately 20-25 hours a week between 6/9-7/3. In the second session, the Music Director will be needed approximately 5-10 hours a week, with a flexible schedule between 9:00am - 3:00pm.

The second director will be working with campers to devise short musicals-- they'll be needed 6/16-6/20 from 3:15pm - 4:45pm for our 1-hour theatre camp. They will then be needed from 9:00am - 3:00pm from 7/8-8/1, Monday-Friday, approximately 25 hours/week.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervises the overall creative approach to production
• Attends auditions and casts the production
• Attends all rehearsals, scheduled shows, and allocates time for additional performances as appropriate
• Support additional performance needs as necessary, such as front-of-house and backstage duties
• Plans the rehearsals for areas of responsibility
• Interprets the script
• Guides actors in their work during the production
• Attends production meetings to coordinate efforts with other members of the production team.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Collaboration with designers and the stage manager
• Collaborates with internal and external customers in a positive manner.
• Follows safe work practices.

Benefits

All employees are eligible for the Recreation Benefits usage, which includes discounted and/or complimentary services.

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Degree from a four-year college or university in Theatre, Music, or Dance, or a similar field; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the above knowledge, ability and skills.   

Skills & Abilities

• Stage theatrical productions
• Convey theatrical concepts to staff, cast, and crew
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Work independently and efficiently
• Work with children and adults
• Interact with a community of artists and participants

Knowledge

• Theatre and/or Musical Theatre Direction education and practice
• Current development and trends in the field of performing arts
• Basic first aid and safety procedures and standards

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; climb; or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.