Theatre Production Director

USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub app

This person leads a team of creative artists and actors through the process of mounting a theatrical production.

Duties/Responsibilities:

(10%) Planning the production

(10%) Production Meetings

(60%) Rehearsal

(20%) Technical and Dress Rehearsals

• Corresponding with pertinent artistic and technical staff relevant to the production towards planning,scheduling, designing scenery, costume, lights, sound, and other elements, plus choreography and music as necessary, and other production aspects as are appropriate.

• Working with the Director of Theatre and the Silver Center for the Arts to establish a rehearsal schedule for the actors.

• Being present and working with stage management to lead the rehearsals, sometimes with other members of the creative staff.

• Being present and providing creative direction at technical rehearsals and dress rehearsals as necessary.

Requirements:

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in theatre or related field, plus an established resume or portfolio of pertinent work experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• A commitment to the growth and education of university students. Patience, compassion, and benevolence with emphasis on best teaching effectiveness as the ultimate goal.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Established Professional Status as evidenced by: Masters Degree or Masters of Fine Arts Affiliation with a Professional Theatre Company or Organization

Applicant Instructions:

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents)

• Resume/CV

Compensation Pay Range:

$17 per hour

Plymouth State University offers high-quality baccalaureate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs. Through research and innovative community partnerships, the University contributes to the economic, social, cultural, and environmental development of the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire and beyond.

Plymouth State University (PSU) is transforming the campus to create a first-of-its-kind university holistically organized around integrated clusters. Our goal is to provide a dynamic interdisciplinary and innovative learning environment. Students, faculty, staff, and community will connect to solve real-world challenges that will benefit people and organizations at all levels. We are a residential and comprehensive university with a warm and engaged learning community focused on teaching excellence and regional engagement. The University is located in the heart of the Lakes Region and White Mountains of New Hampshire and serves approximately 4,300 undergraduate and more than 2,000 graduate students.

Surrounded by lakes and mountains, PSU’s 170-acre campus provides students with an outstanding natural laboratory for learning and an ideal setting for outdoor recreation. PSU has consistently earned national recognition for its commitment to community service, environmental sustainability, academic excellence, and employee wellness.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

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