General Description:

The Pierce School seeks a play director to oversee the play selection, casting, staging, costumes, and performances of a school musical/play. (Grade Level will be determined during interview process) Duties include but are not limited to: Creating a budget for the play Selecting and ordering an appropriate musical (script, score, music) for middle school students Holding auditions to select the cast and crew members Collaborating with the costume designer, choreographers, and technical crew Ordering the necessary materials needed by the costume designer and technical crew Blocking the actor movements on stage Leading rehearsals Advertising and setting ticket prices to meet the budget demands

Requirements:

The candidate must be available hold auditions and rehearsals after school, beginning close to 2:30pm. The candidate must be available for rehearsals on average of 6 hours per week The candidate must be available for rehearsals beginning in early December through the performances in mid-March The candidate must be available to hold three evening performances during middle weeks in March The candidate must make the auditions, rehearsals, and performances accessible to all students, and advocate for the needs of the students involved. Provide a safe environment for all children involved Communicate clearly with the parents of the students involved about the auditions, rehearsals, and performance dates and times Maintain attendance records

Qualifications:

Work experience with elementary and middle school students (1 year) preferred. Experience with the process of putting on a middle school musical performance preferred. This is a stipend position of $500