Aspiring Stage Director for 6th Grade Play

North Middle School; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

North Middle School in Waukee, Iowa is seeking a 6th Grade Assistant Director for the school’s play. This role collaborates with the Director and production staff to guide student performers and crew through auditions, rehearsals, and performances.

The position is full-time and requires planning, budgeting, and coordinating with the district’s Communications Department to promote the show. Candidates should demonstrate strong organization, ethical conduct, and the ability to supervise students

Qualifications

• Aptitude for performing tasks listed.
• Ethical practices; be a role model to students.
• Board-approved qualifications or substitute acceptable as determined by the Board.

Responsibilities

• With Director, determine suitable plays for student performers and production team.
• Create and communicate rehearsal and production schedules with facility availability and staff.
• Attend regular production meetings with Director, Technical Director, and Performing Arts Center Manager.
• Determine projected production needs (scenic, costuming, props, lighting, sound, publicity) within budget.
• Prepare audition materials in collaboration with production staff.
• Conduct auditions and callbacks.
• Cast the show with Director guidance.
• Assign student production team roles with staff collaboration.
• Train student stage managers and production team on safety and orientation.
• Design and oversee publicity branding, posters, and programs; distribute materials.
• Coordinate publicity with the district Communications Department.
• Supervise students from first call to post-show duties for each tech/dress rehearsal and performance.
• Strike the show after final performance with staff and Performing Arts Center Manager.
• Return rented/borrowed materials as applicable.

Job description

North Middle School in Waukee, Iowa is seeking a 6th Grade Assistant Director for the school’s play. This role collaborates with the Director and production staff to guide student performers and crew through auditions, rehearsals, and performances.

The position is full-time and requires planning, budgeting, and coordinating with the district’s Communications Department to promote the show. Candidates should demonstrate strong organization, ethical conduct, and the ability to supervise students