What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drama Club Advisor (stipend position) position at BROOKLYN SCHOOLS?
Drama Club Advisor Job Summary
Direct and/or coordinate the production of a yearly play/musical Facilitate organization to provide an educational theater experience for the students and the community.
Direct and/or coordinate the production of a yearly play/musical Facilitate organization to provide an educational theater experience for the students and the community.
- To coordinate all aspects of the production of a musical.
- To direct students in the appreciation, collaborative hands-on nature of theatre through a yearly production.
- To create an opportunity for participation of a range of student interests related to theater production.
- Hold after school meetings necessary for a successful middle school production.
- Hold 2 performances including one night and one matinee option
- Ensure safety of students. Oversee safety at all times
- Assist in the coordination of all aspects and assist in the direction of the production
- Coordinate and communicate a schedule for practices and the production
- Select play for presentation in consultation with the principal. Choose the play/musical to be produced (which includes ordering materials and applying for permission with the appropriate company)
- Act as a liaison between the school, families and the community in regards to the selected production
- Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely manner
- Follow district policies and regulations for payment of bills for production
- Establish a clear expectation for appropriate behavior at all club activities and related activities
- Assist in selection of play(s), casting, create rehearsal schedules, performance, production, advertising plays and supervise volunteers
- Coach students in all phases of drama production including acting, scene design, set construction, make-up and costumes
- Coordinate advance and at-the-door ticket sales
- Create a program, posters, t-shirt design, and tickets
- Coordinate costumes and makeup
- Coordinate a teaser event at the elementary school and local senior center
- Attend all practices, promotional events for the production, and all performances
- Work with stage crew to create set design
- Analyze, direct, mode and coordinate all elements of theatrical production - designing, directing, and coordinating technical aspects
- Work with several staff members in a collaborative capacity
- Coordinate auditions. Facilitate auditions and rehearsals (must be present for all activities)
- Organize and direct the activities of the school Drama Club
- Organize and direct necessary publicity and administrative details related to performance . Create communications to be shared through the school communication system to district families at both the middle school and elementary school
- Coordinate financial aspects of plays, including ticket sales
- Coordinate the staging, lighting and construction or acquisition of sets or set items for the dramatic productions
- Plan, facilitate and supervise meetings.
- Collect, track and process money following established protocols to Central Office the day that it is collected.
- Perform other related duties as determined by the principal