HSMTA Director: Lead High School Broadway Awards

Valid8 Financial, Inc.

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 8,500 - 10,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Broadway Dallas is seeking a High School Musical Theatre Awards Director to helm the HSMTA ceremony at Fair Park, Dallas, TX. The role oversees all production and artistic decisions, directing rehearsals and the evening itself for 500+ students across 12 numbers and 20+ awards.

This on-site contract requires strong leadership and collaboration with designers, musicians, and staff. The candidate should have 8+ years in musical theatre directing, 2+ years in an educational setting, excellent

Qualifications

8+ years of experience in musical theatre directing.
2+ years of experience in an educational setting, preferably theatrical.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Fluency in Microsoft Office or similar systems for file sharing, video calls, etc.
Hold a valid driver’s license and have regular access to a motor vehicle or other reliable means of transportation to and from the Music Hall and off-site events/meeting locations.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with HSMTA creative director on artistic and production decisions.
Oversee the direction of the HSMTA ceremony.
Cast the opening and closing HSMTA performance numbers using participating students.
Select opening, closing, and lead performer medley numbers.
Collaborate with designers, choreographers, musicians, and other production personnel.
Identify and cast an HSMTA awards ceremony host.
Review and edit HSMTA awards ceremony script.
Provide leadership and mentorship to HSMTA participating students.
Maintain all proper guidelines with union partners of Broadway Dallas, including the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and American Federation of Musicians.
Ensure production meets high artistic standards.
Other duties as assigned.