Visionary High School Drama Director

Great Valley School District; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 7,000 - 9,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Valley High School in the Great Valley School District seeks a Drama Guild Director for the 2026-2027 school year. This extra duty non-coaching role oversees theatre productions, staffing, scheduling, and budget management.

The position directs the fall play and spring musical, arranges auditions, rehearsals, and performances, and ensures compliance with district policies while maintaining safety for students and staff.

Responsibilities

• In communication with GVHS Principal and Director of Student Activities, select production staff and shows.
• Plan, direct, and produce the fall play and spring musical selecting scripts that align with school policies and community standards.
• Coordinate auditions, rehearsals, and performances.
• Schedule performances and secure necessary permissions/licenses.
• Interview potential production staff and make hiring decisions with GVHS Principal
• Teach acting, stagecraft, and production techniques.
• Mentor students in various roles including acting, directing, and technical support.
• Lead audition workshops and character development workshops.
• Meet regularly with Production staff members (Tech, Music, Dance, Pit) & crew heads (Stage Manage, Costumes, Makeup, Props) to communicate the "vision" of a show and address production needs.
• Oversee set design, lighting, sound, costumes, and props ensuring proper use and maintenance of theater equipment.
• Collaborate with school staff, parents, and volunteers to support productions.
• Manage the drama program's budget and organize fundraising events to support productions.
• Meet regularly with Drama Guild student leaders.
• Select student Drama Guild award recipients.
• Ensure a safe environment for students during rehearsals and performances.

Job description

Great Valley High School in the Great Valley School District seeks a Drama Guild Director for the 2026-2027 school year. This extra duty non-coaching role oversees theatre productions, staffing, scheduling, and budget management.

The position directs the fall play and spring musical, arranges auditions, rehearsals, and performances, and ensures compliance with district policies while maintaining safety for students and staff.