Paid Theatre Director: Lead Community Production

The Harem Conspiracy; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; Part time

Job summary

The Harem Conspiracy in Kalamazoo/Portage is seeking a paid theatre director to lead a historical courtroom production about Ramesses III. The role involves casting, rehearsals, character coaching, simple blocking, and overseeing a tech/dress rehearsal for multiple performances in February 2027.

Experience directing community theatre, staged readings, or smaller productions is welcome, with compensation in the range of $1,500 to $2,000 total depending on responsibilities and attendance on

Qualifications

• Experience directing community theatre, staged readings, or smaller productions is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Organize auditions and cast the available acting roles.
• Schedule and lead rehearsals.
• Coach characterization, delivery, and pacing.
• Establish simple blocking and coordinate transitions with the A/V operator.
• Lead a full technical/dress rehearsal.
• Provide performance-day oversight as agreed.

Job description

The Harem Conspiracy in Kalamazoo/Portage is seeking a paid theatre director to lead a historical courtroom production about Ramesses III. The role involves casting, rehearsals, character coaching, simple blocking, and overseeing a tech/dress rehearsal for multiple performances in February 2027.

Experience directing community theatre, staged readings, or smaller productions is welcome, with compensation in the range of $1,500 to $2,000 total depending on responsibilities and attendance on