Fall Theater Production and One Act Play Director

Qualifications:
Successful experience working with middle and high school students
Previous theater direction experience preferred but not required

Job Summary (tasks include, but not limited to the following):

Encourage participation and establish rapport with students.
Motivate participants/athletes to achieve maximum potential in and out of the activity.
Adhere to program budget guidelines and district purchasing procedures.
Supervise all areas of participation including but not limited to: auditorium, dressing rooms, transportation, etc.
Ensures facilities are properly cleaned up and organized following any program events.
Advertising & hosting auditions with pre-selected materials for kids to choose from
Creating and maintaining a rehearsal schedule
Planning a daily routine for actors, including warmups, scenework, team building, and other rehearsal tasks. 
Designing sound, lights, costumes, makeup, & props
Organizing & maintaining the dressing room & backstage areas
Marketing your show both online and locally
Maintaining a safe & creative environment for students to feel comfortable in
Selecting show dates with other auditorium reservations in place
Training other students or staff members on lights and sound for the show
After-show cleanup on stage and in dressing rooms to prepare for other auditorium events
Works collaboratively with staff, Activities Director, families, and community resources.
Communicates with local and regional media to promote WHA programs.
MSHSL One Act Competition Piece in January
Maintains compliance with all rules and regulations of the MSHSL.
Complies with and supports all school district regulations and policies.
Actively monitors and guides student academic progress.
Schedules and conducts a preseason student/parent information meeting.
Develops a program specific handbook which includes a student/parent/coach contract agreement.
Attends all WHA coach/advisor meetings.
Schedules postseason celebration and orders team awards.
Meets with the Activities Director before and after each season to evaluate the program.


Application Process
*Note-Incomplete applications will not be considered, see below for requirements.
Submit letter of interest, resume, three current letters of recommendation via email to Jeremy Digiovanni, Activities and Community Education Director at jeremydigiovanni@whaschools.org.