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HS Fall Play Director

Dayton Area School Consortium, Jamestown, OH, United States


Greeneview Local Schools is looking for a High School Fall Play Director (High School Teaching/Drama) for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a supplemental position.

The Fall Play Director is responsible for the planning, organization, and execution of the school's fall theatrical production. This role provides artistic leadership while fostering student growth in acting, collaboration, and stagecraft.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Select and recommend a play for approval, considering student readiness, school appropriateness, and budget constraints

Organize and conduct auditions; cast students in collaboration with production staff as applicable

Develop a rehearsal schedule and manage all rehearsals leading up to the performance

Direct student actors in character development, staging, blocking, and performance techniques

Collaborate with technical staff (set design, lighting, sound, costumes, props) to ensure cohesive production elements

Supervise and coordinate assistant directors, student leaders, and volunteers as needed

Communicate regularly with students, families, and administration regarding schedules, expectations, and updates

Ensure adherence to district policies, including student supervision, safety procedures, and facility use

Manage the production budget in coordination with administration

Secure performance rights and ensure compliance with copyright laws

Oversee technical rehearsals and performances, including evening and weekend commitments

Promote a positive, inclusive, and respectful environment for all participants

Qualifications

Experience in theater production, directing, or related field preferred

Strong knowledge of acting techniques, stage direction, and production processes

Ability to manage large groups of students and maintain organization across a multi-week production

Effective communication and collaboration skills

Commitment to student development and extracurricular engagement

If interested or have questions, please reach out to High School Principal, Yvonne Edwards, by May 7, 2026.

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