Musical Theatre Director Position Open
Overview of the Role:
The primary focus of this role is Directing Musical Theatre Productions and teaching acting and audition technique to a variety of levels, from beginner through advanced. We are a production team, as such the director position will work closely with the music director, choreographer, set design and construction, as well as recruit and manage parent volunteers with set construction, painting backdrops, working concessions and strike.Â
Qualifications and Experience:
The candidate must possess a minimum of a BFA or BA in one of these performing arts disciplines- acting, directing, musical theatre with secondary studies in dance and/or vocal performance – or beginning their junior or senior year working towards their BFA or BA. The ideal candidate will have received acting and/or directing training at the collegiate level, performed in multiple musicals throughout high school and college, and demonstrate excellent organizational skills.
Good attitude and willingness to learn are as important, if not more important, than length of time teaching. Directing experience is a plus, but those with a positive attitude and remaining teachable are highly valued.
Skills and Competencies:
- Patience: Children may have limited attention spans and require patient guidance.Â
- Creativity: Incorporating creative and imaginative elements into lessons.
- Communication skills: Your ability to express instructions clearly, use age-appropriate language, and actively listen to their responses and questions.Â
- Adaptability: Being able to adjust teaching methods to accommodate different learning preferences.
- Classroom management: Maintain a structured and organized classroom environment. Establishing clear expectations, using consistent routines, and managing behavior effectively is key to a good experience for the students.
- Knowledge of child development: At minimum, a basic understanding of the physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development of children in the age group of each class receiving instruction.
- Technique: As a teacher, you should possess solid technique yourself.Â
- Passion and Attitude: Demonstrating a genuine love for theatre and a positive attitude will inspire and motivate young students.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Â Instruction and demonstration: Teaching acting technique and terminology through clear and concise instructions. Having the ability and willingness to physically demonstrate movements with the students to help them understand and stay engaged.Â
- Communication with parents: Regularly communicating with parents or guardians to share progress, provide updates, and address any concerns or questions they may have.
- Evaluation and assessments: Assessing the children’s progress periodically and providing constructive feedback for continued growth and development.
Schedule and Availability:
Classes are generally afternoons and evenings during the week, with rehearsals scheduled for Saturdays as performance date nears.
Compensation and Benefits:
Hourly rate for classes, Project Agreements for specific projects outside the scope and duties of the original contract. ie: if we contract you to assist with another production in a different role, that will be a separate Project Agreement.Â
Studio Culture and Values:
We are a classical performing arts studio with 21 years in business, located on a beautiful campus in Summerfield, just a short drive from Greensboro. We teach students from 3 years old through adult professionals in most forms of Music, Dance, and Theatre. Our instructors are the same for both our Recreational Program and Progressive Training Program, for the student who wants to pursue performing professionally. Our non-profit branch, REP336, offers an audition-only Musical Theatre Company that differs from other community theatre programs because we require specific, progressive enrollment in dance, voice, piano, and acting to remain in company.
If interested, please email your resume to [email protected] for further consideration.: Provide a summary of the role, what success in the position looks like, and how this role fits into the organization overall.
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