Musical Drama Director (#1122) Hays High School

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

Musical Drama Director (#1122) Hays High School

Hays High School – Musical Drama Director

Reports To:

Music Director / Principal

Position Type: Supplemental / Extracurricular Stipend

Position Summary

At Hays High, musical productions rely heavily on a collaborative model.

The Musical Drama Director provides artistic leadership and direction for Hays High School's annual musical theater production. The director is responsible for fostering a supportive, educational, and high-quality artistic environment that promotes student growth in the performing arts.

HHS Key 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 hand-in-hand with the HHS Music Director to integrate vocal numbers with dramatic scenes, ensuring a cohesive blend of acting and music.
• Production Crew Management: Collaborate with the technical designers of the production, coordinating with stage managers, set designers, sound/lighting crews, and the HHS Musical Costume Designer.
• Auditions & Casting: Collaborate with the music director to hold auditions and callbacks to cast roles.
• Community & FHSU Relations: Act as a liaison to parents, Hays USD 489 administration, and community partners.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 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 maintain strict adherence to district policies regarding student safety and facility management.
• Skills: High-level knowledge of theatrical production, stage management, and positive student-behavior management.