Director of Theatre Production, Department of Music & Theatre

University of Northwestern - St. PaulMinnesota, MN
Onsite

About The Position

The Temporary Director of Theatre Production provides overall leadership and coordination for a single production, ensuring successful execution from planning through performance. This role integrates artistic vision with operational delivery, guiding teams to produce a high-quality, performance-ready show. This position is hired per show and is not considered ongoing employment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Maintain a growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ, reflect His character in all interactions, and faithfully uphold and embrace Northwestern’s mission, Doctrinal Statement and Declaration of Christian Community.

Nice To Haves

  • Master’s degree or equivalent professional experiences including workshops, or other professionally relevant experiences

Responsibilities

  • Provide overall leadership for the production, ensuring alignment between artistic vision and execution from pre-production through closing.
  • Establish and guide production timelines, resource planning, and key milestones to deliver a successful, performance-ready show.
  • Lead and coordinate creative, technical, and production teams to ensure cohesive collaboration and effective execution.
  • Direct all production operations, including design realization, technical integration, and staging logistics.
  • Ensure adherence to safety standards, venue requirements, and applicable labor or union guidelines.
  • Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Benefits

  • Northwestern's Benefits Overview
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