Theatre Director 2026-2027 Year

Part-time contracted position with two productions per semester. Total hours not to exceed 24 per week. Compensation: $2,423 per production.

About the role

Responsible for theatrical production including design, scheduling, auditions, budget management, and promotional visibility.

Responsibilities

• Recommends a show, dates of performance, order scripts, and secure performance rights.
• Develops creative concepts for production.
• Works with Technical Director to assemble a production crew and call meetings as necessary to communicate director’s concepts regarding design, ideas, and budget requests.
• Works with costume designers regarding dress ideas.
• Holds auditions as required prior to production.
• Selects cast and devises rehearsal schedule.
• Holds rehearsals as needed.
• Monitors individual crews’ progress toward establishing designs and goals.
• Anticipates additional production time needed during “Technical Week” outside of normal rehearsal schedule which can include weekends.
• Monitors effectiveness of production.
• Ensures public performance.
• Meets with CAO at the beginning of the semester to review and affirm agenda of activities for College year.
• Two (2) productions for 2026 Fall Semester and two (2) productions for 2027 Winter Semester.

Requirements

• Experience in directing theatrical productions is required.
• A master’s degree in Theatre or related area is preferred; a bachelor’s degree is required.
• Experience with budget oversight, student activities, and a willingness to work with students in a service capacity.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team member with the College community.

Qualifications

• Team player, able to get along well with others, advocate for and exemplify a cooperative approach to solving problems.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and prioritize assignments.
• Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with computers using MS Office Programs.
• The ability to function independently and as part of a small professional team is a must, as is the ability to respond with diplomacy and good judgment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to support a wide variety of interactions with varying levels of staff, students, other educators/administrators, and the general public from diverse backgrounds.

Pay

$2,423 per production.

Schedule

Part-time, not to exceed 24 hours per week. Two productions per semester, with additional time during “Technical Week” which can include weekends.