Vacancy Details
Drama Director
Mequon-Thiensville Recreation Department
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N/A
Open until filled
Contact
Mike Schoemer
Recreation Director
262-238-7536
Position Details
8/1/2023
Seasonal
DRAMA DIRECTOR - REVISED START DATE
MEQUON-THIENSVILLE RECREATION DEPARTMENT
APPLICATION DEADLINE: open until filled
WORK PERIOD: Three Productions (Fall Play, Winter/Spring Musical, Summer Play)
Audition and rehearsal schedule will be put together by the Drama Director which will include 3 weekend performances
for each production
SALARY: $1,500-$2,500 per production (based on experience)
BEGINNING DATE: start date has been revised to August 1, 2023
The Mequon-Thiensville Recreation Department is looking for an individual to be the Drama Director for the Recreation Department. Candidates must be prepared to perform duties as identified in the position description listed below and will report to the Recreation Director.
The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected under State or Federal law including, but not limited to, race, color, age, sex, creed or religion, handicap or disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, membership in the national guard, State defense or reserves, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, use or non-use of lawful products off the District’s premises during non-working hours, or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment practices. This policy prohibits any form of discrimination as defined by State or Federal law including, not limited to, Title II, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1965, Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age Act. The Mequon-Thiensville School District will make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability.
Position Description
Drama Director
Qualifications:
• College Degree
• Theatre Experience preferred
• Excellent organizational skills and creativity
• Excellent communication skills with youth and adults
• Ability to relate and work well with kids grades 4-8
• Ability to work well with parent volunteers
• Ability to put teams together (ie. set crew, costume crew, makeup and hair crew, marketing, cast party, etc)
• Ability to problem solve and be fiscally responsible
• Skilled at performing multiple tasks simultaneously
Performance Responsibilities:
Drama Director needs to have a vision and execute the duties of production which include:
• Knowing how to direct a play or musical - stage blocking, choreography, costuming, set design
• Decide on plays and musicals through Pioneer Drama, MTI Broadway, TheatreFolk, etc
• Schedule Auditions and Rehearsals - One per week plus a Sunday is preferred
• Perform a Fall play, a Spring musical and a Summer play (Possible Summer Academy Classes)
• Secure parent volunteers for performance weekends and cast parties
• Establish a costume club and set crew for grades 6-8 to help design costumes and sets
• Acquire a vocal director, light director, set designer, costume coordinator for each season
• Order supplies, costumes, sets, etc on Amazon with Recreation Director
• Establish a code of conduct agreement that is signed by parent and student
• Establish a pre-planned absence agreement signed by parent and student
• Other duties assigned by Recreation Director
Candidate Requirements
None