Drama Director (Temporary/Part-time)

Position Title: Drama Director (Temporary, Part-Time)Department: West Campus - Center for the ArtsRate of Pay: $3,500.00 per productionClosed Date: December 4, 2025; 5:00PM Arizona Time Position Summary:The Drama Production Director is responsible for holding auditions to select the acting cast members. The Director collaborates with the technical crew, which may consist of lighting, sound, set and costume designers and building crews in each department. The Director will collaborate with theatre coordinators (Production Manager and Technical Director) on extensive production designs.

• Production: Fairview
• Position Dates: Feb 23, 2026 - April 23, 2026
  
  

The work schedule for this position may include working evenings and weekends.Duties and Responsibilities:

• Creates the artistic vision of the production and communicates that with the design team before rehearsals start
• Blocks the play by adapting the actor movements to workable floor plans of the set
• Leads rehearsals - they collaborate creatively with the actors and technical crew to make the blocking natural, changing it when necessary and allowing for inspiration
• Determines the final pacing of the play in conjunction with their artistic vision, bringing together all technical and artistic elements
• Attends all rehearsals in-person up to and including the opening performance (Rehearsals begin March 9, 2026)
• Attends weekly production meetings virtually or in-person
  
  

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Motivated by strong passions for theater and art
• Minimum of two (2) years of directing experience
  
  

Preferred:

• Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Directing or other Theater degree
  
  

The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Ability to collaborate effectively and creatively with all members of the production team
• Time management
• Ability to expertly communicate, in a timely manner, with members of the production team; both written and verbally
  
  

Physical Requirements:Positions in this class typically require: talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.