High School Musical Drama Director – Stipend

Rapid City Area Schools; Kansas; On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Hays High School is seeking a Musical Drama Director to provide artistic leadership for the annual musical production. The director will foster a supportive, educational, and high-quality artistic environment that promotes student growth in the performing arts.

The role involves collaborating with the Music Director, managing auditions, and coordinating with production crews and administrators to ensure a cohesive performance.

Qualifications

• Experience: Proven experience directing or assisting with high school, collegiate, or community theatre musical productions.
• USD 489 Compliance: Must pass a standard Hays USD 489 Employment Background Check and follow district policies on student safety and facility management.
• Skills: High-level knowledge of theatrical production, stage management, and positive student-behavior management.

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 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: Act as a liaison to parents, administration, and community partners.

Skills

Theatrical production

Stage management

Student behavior management

Job description

Hays High School is seeking a Musical Drama Director to provide artistic leadership for the annual musical production. The director will foster a supportive, educational, and high-quality artistic environment that promotes student growth in the performing arts.

The role involves collaborating with the Music Director, managing auditions, and coordinating with production crews and administrators to ensure a cohesive performance.