Theatre Director, Bethlehem Catholic High School
About The Position
The Theater Director provides visionary artistic leadership for the school's yearly musical production, with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and elevating the program to the highest standard of performance. This role is responsible for the entire production, including but not limited to, auditions and casting, while directing all aspects of the performance. The director will design and lead rigorous and purposeful rehearsals, developing and guiding students' skills in acting, storytelling, music, and stage presence while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and artistic growth. The director will ensure alignment across all creative and technical elements to produce a cohesive and high-caliber performance while working with the entire musical staff. The director will maintain clear communication with students, families, and school personnel, manage rehearsal schedules and production timelines, and ensure a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all participants and staff.
Requirements
- Previous experience directing
- Previous experience working with children.
- An understanding of child development and the skills necessary to relate to the students being taught.
- The ability to handle situations with fairness and patience.
- Good writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, and parents.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, a high degree of credibility, integrity, and self-confidence is essential.
- Clear records of Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Fingerprint Check as required under the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Act 153 of 2014 (No less than 1 year old.)
- Attendance at the online Protecting God's Children class and Mandated Reporter Training.
Responsibilities
- Selection of plays and musicals, pending approval of the chaplain and principal
- Scheduling
- Auditions
- Facilities use
- Rehearsals
- Performances
- Submitting requisitions for rental/procurement of rights
- Facilitating auditions
- Coordinating events with partner schools
- Rehearsal schedule and protocols
- Coordinating cast, crew, lighting and sound design, musicians
- Facilitating and coordinating with parents and parent organizations
- Communication with administration, building faculty/administration, students and families
- Overseeing all rehearsals
- Any other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
