Theatre Director

Position: Theatre Director 2026-2027 Year
Theatre Director  Year

Special Assignments

Port Huron, MI

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* Full-Time/Regular

Theatre Director  Year

Terms of Employment:
Part-Time with two productions per semester. Director will be compensated per production given. Total hours not to exceed 24 per week.

Classification:
Contracted

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt/Salary

Salary: $2,423 per Production

Final date to receive applications:
Open until position is filled.

Apply online through the "Apply" link listed below or /jobs.

Job Summary:

Responsible for theatrical production including design, scheduling, auditions, budget management, and promotional visibility.

Responsibilities:

* Recommends a show, dates of performance, order scripts, and secure performance rights.

* Develops creative concepts for production.

* Works with Technical Director to assemble a production crew and call meetings as necessary to communicate director's concepts regarding design, ideas, and budget requests.

* Works with costume designers regarding dress ideas.

* Holds auditions as required prior to production.

* Selects cast and devises rehearsal schedule.

* Holds rehearsals as needed.

* Monitors individual crews' progress toward establishing designs and goals.

* Anticipates additional production time needed during "Technical Week" outside of normal rehearsal schedule which can include weekends.

* Monitors effectiveness of production.

* Ensures public performance.

* Meets with CAO at the beginning of the semester to review and affirm agenda of activities for College year.

* Two (2) productions for 2026 Fall Semester and two (2) productions for 2027 Winter Semester.

Supervision Received:
Reports to the CAO (Chief Academic Officer).

Education/

Experience:

Experience in directing theatrical productions is required. A master's degree in Theatre or related area is preferred; a bachelor's degree is required.

Experience with budget oversight, student activities, and a willingness to work with students in a service capacity required. Must possess strong oral and written communication skills and be able to work as a team member with the College community.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Team player, able to get along well with others, advocate for and exemplify a cooperative approach to solving problems.

* Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and prioritize assignments.

* Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines.

* Proficiency with computers using MS Office Programs.

* The ability to function independently and as part of a small professional team is a must, as is the ability to respond with diplomacy and good judgment.

* Excellent oral and written communication skills to support a wide variety of interactions with varying levels of staff, students, other educators/administrators, and the general public from diverse backgrounds.

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