Fall Play Director - High School

Fall Play Director – Triton High School

Location: Triton High School

The Fall Play Director provides leadership and artistic direction for Triton High School's annual fall theatrical production. This position is responsible for creating a positive, educational, and engaging experience for students while fostering creativity, collaboration, confidence, and a passion for the performing arts. The director works closely with students, school staff, families, and community volunteers to produce a high-quality performance that reflects the values and mission of Triton Public Schools.

Production Planning & Direction

• Select an appropriate production in collaboration with school administration.
• Plan and organize all aspects of the fall play from auditions through final performances.
• Direct rehearsals while teaching acting techniques, stage movement, characterization, and performance skills.
• Develop rehearsal schedules and ensure productions remain on schedule.

Student Development

• Foster creativity, confidence, teamwork, leadership, and responsibility among student performers and crew members.
• Provide a positive, inclusive environment where all students feel valued and supported.
• Encourage commitment, professionalism, and personal growth incorporating Triton's Profile of a Graduate through participation in theater.

Production Management

• Coordinate production needs including costumes, props, sets, lighting, sound, makeup, and stage management.
• Recruit and supervise student crews and coordinate volunteers as needed.
• Work within established budgets and maintain production materials and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, administration, and school staff regarding schedules, expectations, and performances.
• Collaborate with custodial staff, activities personnel, technical support, and other directors at Triton to ensure successful productions.
• Represent Triton Fine Arts and Activities in a positive and professional manner.

Student Safety & School Expectations

• Supervise students during rehearsals, performances, and related activities.
• Promote responsible citizenship, respect, and positive behavior.
• Ensure compliance with district policies and procedures while maintaining a safe learning environment.

• Experience directing theatrical productions or working in theater preferred.
• Experience working with high school students preferred.
• Strong organizational, leadership, communication, and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of acting, stage direction, and theatrical production processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, parents, and community volunteers.
• Minnesota teaching license preferred but not required.

Compensation is based on Schedule C of the Triton Education Association Master Agreement.

For questions about the position or requirements, please contact Brandon Neseth via phone at  or email .us.