High School Spring Play Director: Lead Acting & Rehearsals

Gilbert; Gilbert (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilbert Community School District in Gilbert, Iowa, seeks a High School Spring Play Director to plan and direct the spring play, developing theater skills, teamwork, and leadership among students.

The position requires evenings and weekends, collaboration with staff, budget and logistics, and ensuring a high-quality student experience.

The job offers a supportive environment with opportunities to mentor young performers and engage families in productions.

Qualifications

• Theater knowledge and skills demonstrated through education, training, or experience.
• Ability to teach acting skills and organize rehearsals and a theatrical production.
• Strong communication and organizational skills and ability to work positively with high school students, staff, and families.
• Availability for scheduled rehearsals and performances, including evenings and weekends, and ability to meet district screening and training requirements.
• Experience directing school or youth theater productions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan the spring play, recommend a script for administrative approval, and coordinate required performance rights and materials through district procedures.
• Conduct auditions, select the cast, and assign student production roles using clear and consistent criteria.
• Develop and communicate rehearsal schedules and participation expectations; coordinate facility use and performance dates with school staff.
• Lead rehearsals and performances, teach acting and stage movement, and provide constructive feedback to students.
• Supervise students and maintain a safe, respectful environment; follow district conduct, safety, emergency, and student accommodation procedures.
• Coordinate sets, props, costumes, lighting, and sound with available staff, students, and approved volunteers; arrange appropriate assistance for specialized technical work.
• Work within the approved budget and coordinate purchases, publicity, programs, and ticketing with designated district staff.
• Communicate with students, families, and school staff and coordinate cleanup and return or storage of production materials.

Job description

Gilbert Community School District in Gilbert, Iowa, seeks a High School Spring Play Director to plan and direct the spring play, developing theater skills, teamwork, and leadership among students.

The position requires evenings and weekends, collaboration with staff, budget and logistics, and ensuring a high-quality student experience.

The job offers a supportive environment with opportunities to mentor young performers and engage families in productions.