Fall Musical Theater Director

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[size=x-large]About the job[/size]
[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]We are looking for an enthusiastic and qualified candidate to direct our
upcoming musical this fall.

Desired Skillsets:

– Experience with directing a musical
– Theater Arts Education
– Strong communication, leadership and organizational skills.
– Knowledgeable in all aspects of theatre, including front of house, directing, design, lighting, sound,
costume and acting technique
– Prepared to spend the necessary rehearsal and preparation time
– Clear artistic vision and enthusiasm for the project
– Collaborative working style – willingness to work with many people with a range of experience and
abilities
– Understands and able to work within a budget
– Ability to teach, delegate, motivate and encourage others
– Approachable and able to mediate a dispute, to solve the problem, and in extreme situations, inform
administration and/or booster organization

Full details and how to apply in the restricted info section of this advert.[/font][/size]
[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif][size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:

– Researches the playwright, period, and style
– Communicates the artistic vision to the designers and all other departments at first production meeting
– Makes arrangements for and carries out the auditions with team
– Brings together the many complex pieces of a production – including script, actors, set, costuming, lights,
sound and music – into a unified whole
– Assists in necessary staffing for creative team
– Plans with the artistic team and communicates the production schedule to team, cast, crew, boosters and
parents
– Teaches, rehearses, and prepares the actors
– Schedules and facilitates all production meetings
– Attends all booster meetings
– Acts as liaison between students, administration and parent booster group
– Coordinates with boosters, communications/publicity for all related events
– Coordinates maintenance of the performance facility including scenery, lighting, sound, props and costumes
– Provides support for fundraiser (opening-night Gala)
– Facilitates participation in and handles communication with Hennepin Theatre Trust’s Spotlight Education
Program, with whole production, and through mentorship of individuals in the Triple Threat audition
process
– Attends and is an active part of strike
– Attends and is an active part of post-show evaluation

Calendar : Pre-production meetings and set construction will occur over the summer months. The rehearsal
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[size=x-large]More about the company[/size]
[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]We are committed to igniting a passion for lifelong learning.[/font][/size]

[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif][size=large]Contact information[/size]
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[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif][size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]http://www.sowashco.org/[/font][/size][/font][/size]
[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif][size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]7362 East Point Douglas Rd S 

Cottage Grove, MN 55016-3025
Minnesota[/font][/size]

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