High School Musical Drama Director - Extracurricular Stipend

Nex-Tech Classifieds; Hays (KS); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,400; Part time

Job summary

Hays High School seeks an experienced Musical Drama Director to provide artistic leadership for its annual musical theater production. The role focuses on creating a supportive and educational environment that promotes student growth in performing arts.

The Director collaborates with the Music Director and administration, directs acting and musical integration, and oversees production crews to deliver a high-quality performance each season.

Qualifications

• Proven experience directing or assisting with high school, collegiate, or community theatre musical productions.

Responsibilities

• Artistic Direction: Develop the overarching vision for the musical; block scenes, direct student acting, and manage pacing, choreography, and dramatic staging.
• Department Collaboration: Work with the HHS Music Director to integrate vocal numbers with dramatic scenes.
• Production Crew Management: Coordinate with stage managers, set designers, sound/lighting crews, and costume designer.
• Auditions & Casting: Hold auditions and callbacks to cast roles.
• Community & FHSU Relations: Liaise with parents, administration, and community partners.

Skills

Theatrical production

Stage management

Student behavior management

Job description

Hays High School seeks an experienced Musical Drama Director to provide artistic leadership for its annual musical theater production. The role focuses on creating a supportive and educational environment that promotes student growth in performing arts.

The Director collaborates with the Music Director and administration, directs acting and musical integration, and oversees production crews to deliver a high-quality performance each season.