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High School Assistant Play Director

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A Music Director leads music ensembles in a variety of different settings. Conducts orchestras or choral groups, church choirs, or pit orchestras in a music theatre production. Chooses music for performances, or composes or arranges music for ensembles to perform; runs rehearsals and directs soloists or guest performers.

$59,729 / year median in Iowa

+12% projected growth

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Southeast Valley Community School District is seeking a High School Assistant Play Director to assist with the production of the district's high school play. Position Responsibilities The Assistant Play Director will work closely with the Play Director to: Assist with auditions, casting, rehearsals, and performances. Support students with character development, memorization, blocking, and performance skills. Help maintain a positive, organized, and encouraging rehearsal environment. Assist with costumes, props, scenery, set changes, makeup, and other production needs. Assist with backstage and technical responsibilities during performances. Supervise and support students throughout rehearsals and performances. Attend scheduled rehearsals, performances, and production-related activities. Communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and other individuals involved in the production. Perform other duties related to the high school play as assigned. Qualifications Previous theatre, drama, performing arts, or related experience preferred. Experience working with high school students preferred. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively with the Play Director. Ability to positively motivate and supervise students. Must be dependable and available for scheduled rehearsals and performances. Must meet all Southeast Valley CSD requirements for extracurricular personnel. Schedule This is an extracurricular/seasonal position . Rehearsal and performance schedules will be determined based on the high school play production calendar. Evening and occasional weekend commitments may be required.