What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cultural Arts - Theatre Stage Director position at Roselle Park District?
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The Roselle Park District offers a friendly, small-town feel which is great for families
- Do you like a job that has variety?
- Are you good with people - kids and adults?
- Do you have a passion about teaching others about theater?
The Roselle Park District needs you!
The Theatre Stage Director is in charge of organizing and successfully executing the spring community show at the Roselle Park District (December-March); approx 3 rehearsals per week (2 hours each), then Tech Week additional hours/days.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
- Must be 18 years old.
- Preferred Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in theatre arts, directing, or related field.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in working or performing in Theatre Production.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a theatre production leadership position.
- Must have knowledge of theatre production process.
- Must have flexibility and adaptability to handle last-minute changes.
- Must have strong leadership skills.
- Ability to communicate in a firm, kind, polite, respectful, and calm manner.
- Ability to encourage and lead a larger number of people to achieve a high standard of backstage discipline.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience working with children.
- Ability to respond and communicate appropriately with residents and staff under stressful conditions.
- CPR/First Aid certification, preferred.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following tasks:
- Provides participants with information regarding the expectations and format of the rehearsals and production.
- Auditions actors and selects the cast based on their ability to portray the characters and sing or dance well enough for the production.
- Provides a safe environment during rehearsals and production.
- Oversees all aspects of the production process including casting, rehearsals, scenery construction, light design, costumes, and choreography.
- Directs the actors on stage to ensure that they are delivering their lines convincingly and performing their actions in a natural manner.
- Creates a detailed plan for each performance that includes stage setup, lighting design, and sound cues.
- Runs rehearsals and practices until the very end of the production.
- Organizes an efficient rehearsal schedule.
- Is present during all performances.
- Collaborates and communicates with Coordinators to convey the best possible production of the musical.
- Communicates effectively with parent volunteers.
- Maintain a positive working relationship with subordinates, co-workers, and the public.
- Treats public complaints and concerns with the utmost attention. Is courteous in all cases.
- Helps organize a quick and successful strike at the end of production.
Roselle Park District provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, individuals with disabilities, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital and housing status.
All applicants must apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/rparks/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Recreation
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Schedule:
- After school
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: Multiple locations