Hybrid Middle School Drama School Director chez East Haven Public Schools

Middle School Drama Director

Stipend Pay: $4,319.00

Responsibilities: 

• Create and implement a cohesive vision for middle school production(s) that takes place throughout the school year for students interested in theater including creating and teaching blocking.

• Work collaboratively and communicate with the production team and school faculty/staff.

• Work with Assistant Director to divide up responsibilities in running Drama Club. This includes but is not limited to designing, organizing and implementing the following: costumes, hair/makeup, lighting, sound, set, paint, props, ticket sales, marketing, run crew, stage management, fundraising, and volunteers.

Requirements/Availability: Prior directing experience, particularly in working with a cast of children. Choreography experience preferred, but not required. Must be available 2 days a week 2:00-5:30 during the audition and rehearsal process. Must be available for the entirety of tech week and performances.

• The job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
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East Haven Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, females, handicapped, and veterans are encouraged to apply.