Drama Club Advisor; stipend position

Drama Club Advisor Job Summary

• Coordinate all aspects of the production of a musical.
• Direct students in the appreciation, collaborative hands‑on nature of theatre through a yearly production.
• Create an opportunity for participation of a range of student interests related to theater production.
• Hold after school meetings necessary for a successful middle school production.
• Hold 2 performances, including one night and one matinee option.

• Ensure safety of students and oversee safety at all times.
• Assist in coordination of all aspects and direction of the production.
• Coordinate and communicate a schedule for practices and the production.
• Select play for presentation in consultation with the principal, order materials, and apply for permission with the appropriate company.
• Act as a liaison between the school, families, and the community concerning the selected production.
• Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely manner.
• Follow district policies and regulations for payment of production bills.
• Establish a clear expectation for appropriate behavior at all club activities and related activities.
• Assist in selection of play(s), casting, create rehearsal schedules, performance, production, advertising plays, and supervise volunteers.
• Coach students in all phases of drama production including acting, scene design, set construction, makeup and costumes.
• Coordinate advance and at‑door ticket sales.
• Create a program, posters, t‑shirt design, and tickets.
• Coordinate costumes and makeup.
• Coordinate a teaser event at the elementary school and local senior center.
• Attend all practices, promotional events for the production, and all performances.
• Work with stage crew to create set design.
• Analyze, direct, mode and coordinate all elements of theatrical production—designing, directing, and coordinating technical aspects.
• Work with several staff members in a collaborative capacity.
• Coordinate auditions. Facilitate auditions and rehearsals (must be present for all activities).
• Organize and direct the activities of the school Drama Club.
• Organize and direct necessary publicity and administrative details related to performance. Create communications to be shared through the school communication system to district families at both the middle school and elementary school.
• Coordinate financial aspects of plays, including ticket sales.
• Coordinate the staging, lighting and construction or acquisition of sets or set items for the dramatic productions.
• Plan, facilitate and supervise meetings.
• Collect, track and process money following established protocols to Central Office on the day it is collected.
• Perform other related duties as determined by the principal.

Compensation:
Compensated per the Brooklyn Public Schools Teacher Contract and evaluated based on descriptions.

Entry level

Full‑time

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