Fall Play Assistant Director

Fall Play Assistant Director

Nevada School District, Nevada High School – Nevada, Iowa. Open in Google Maps.

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• Job : 5557165
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Feb 26, 2026 7:02 PM (UTC)

The Nevada Community School District is looking for a Fall Play Assistant Director to begin with the  school year at Nevada High School!

Job Title: Fall Play Assistant Director

Reports To: NHS Drama Director

Position Summary: The Fall Play Assistant Director supports the Director in the planning, rehearsal, and production of the mainstage fall play. This role has a particular focus on mentoring and leading the Freshman One Act play, providing first-year students with a positive, skill-building introduction to high school theatre.

• Assist the Director with all aspects of the main fall production, including rehearsals, blocking, and coordination with technical crew.
• Serve as the primary director for the Freshman One Act play, focusing on rehearsals and performance preparation.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to freshman cast and crew members, helping them develop foundational skills in acting, stage presence, and ensemble work.
• Collaborate with the Director to ensure consistency between the One Act and the larger fall production in terms of theme, tone, and expectations.
• Attend all scheduled rehearsals, production meetings, and performances.
• Communicate regularly with students, parents, and production team members.
• Help create a supportive, inclusive, and disciplined environment for all students involved in the production.

• Experience in theater performance or directing desired, especially at the high school level.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Enthusiasm for mentoring young performers, especially first-year students.
• Organizational skills and a commitment to meeting deadlines and rehearsal schedules.

August 25th – November 5th (rehearsal and production season)

Questions regarding this position should be referred to Activities Director Dustin Smith at dsmith.

Position Type: Full-time

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• Kristin Wakeman, Administrative Assistant
• 1035 15th Street
• Nevada, Iowa 50201
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• Email: kwakeman