One Act Play Director - Triton High School

Triton High School; Erwin (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Triton High School is seeking an One Act Play Director to provide leadership and artistic direction for the school's One Act Play program, preparing students for competition and fostering creativity, teamwork, confidence, and growth.

The role involves coaching, production preparation, and program support, coordinating auditions, productions, and travel while upholding district policies and MSHSL regulations. A collaborative, inclusive environment is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience directing theatrical productions or participating in theater preferred.
• Experience working with high school students preferred.
• Knowledge of acting, stage direction, and theatrical production techniques.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, parents, and community members.
• Minnesota teaching license preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct rehearsals focused on acting techniques, stage movement, characterization, and performance skills.
• Teach theatrical fundamentals while promoting creativity, collaboration, discipline, and sportsmanship.
• Develop student confidence, leadership, responsibility, and communication skills through participation in theater.
• Foster an inclusive environment where all participants feel welcomed and valued.
• Select and prepare an appropriate One Act Play production in accordance with Minnesota State High School League rules and guidelines.
• Organize auditions, casting, rehearsal schedules, and production timelines.
• Coordinate all production elements including costumes, props, sets, lighting, sound, and stage management.
• Prepare students for performances and MSHSL One Act Play competitions.
• Organize and communicate rehearsal schedules, performance dates, and competition information.
• Maintain and inventory costumes, props, scripts, and production equipment.
• Work within the program budget and assist with production planning.
• Support the goals and expectations of Triton Fine Arts and Activities.
• Supervise students during rehearsals, performances, competitions, and related travel.
• Promote responsible citizenship, positive behavior, and academic success.
• Ensure student safety and compliance with district policies and MSHSL regulations.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, administration, school staff, and volunteers.
• Collaborate with technical staff, custodial staff, and other fine arts advisors to ensure successful productions.
• Represent Triton Public Schools and the One Act Play program in a positive and professional manner.

Skills

Directing theatre

HS mentoring

Stage direction

Leadership

Communication

Education

Minnesota teaching license

Tools

Budgeting

Job description

One Act Play Director – Triton High School

Overview

The One Act Play Director provides leadership and artistic direction for Triton High School's One Act Play program. This position is responsible for preparing students for the Minnesota State High School League One Act Play competition while fostering creativity, teamwork, confidence, and personal growth. The director creates a positive and educational environment where students develop their theatrical skills and represent Triton with pride and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

Coaching & Student Development

• Plan and conduct rehearsals focused on acting techniques, stage movement, characterization, and performance skills.
• Teach theatrical fundamentals while promoting creativity, collaboration, discipline, and sportsmanship.
• Develop student confidence, leadership, responsibility, and communication skills through participation in theater.
• Foster an inclusive environment where all participants feel welcomed and valued.

Production Preparation

• Select and prepare an appropriate One Act Play production in accordance with Minnesota State High School League rules and guidelines.
• Organize auditions, casting, rehearsal schedules, and production timelines.
• Coordinate all production elements including costumes, props, sets, lighting, sound, and stage management.
• Prepare students for performances and MSHSL One Act Play competitions.

Program Support

• Organize and communicate rehearsal schedules, performance dates, and competition information.
• Maintain and inventory costumes, props, scripts, and production equipment.li>
• Work within the program budget and assist with production planning.
• Support the goals and expectations of Triton Fine Arts and Activities.

Student Engagement & Safety

• Supervise students during rehearsals, performances, competitions, and related travel.
• Promote responsible citizenship, positive behavior, and academic success.
• Ensure student safety and compliance with district policies and MSHSL regulations.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, administration, school staff, and volunteers.
• Collaborate with technical staff, custodial staff, and other fine arts advisors to ensure successful productions.
• Represent Triton Public Schools and the One Act Play program in a positive and professional manner.

Qualifications

• Experience directing theatrical productions or participating in theater preferred.
• Experience working with high school students preferred.
• Knowledge of acting, stage direction, and theatrical production techniques.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, parents, and community members.
• Minnesota teaching license preferred but not required.

Compensation

Compensation is based on Schedule C of the Triton Education Association Master Agreement.

If you have any questions, please contact Brandon Neseth via phone at 507-272-1115 or email at [e-mail].