What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spring Musical Director - Sheridan High School position at Sheridan County School District 2?
- Teaches acting principles and techniques to individuals and groups and conducts readings to evaluate student’s talent.
- Teaches enunciation, diction, voice development, and dialects, using voice exercises, speech drills, explanation, lectures, and improvisation.
- Discusses and demonstrates vocal and body expression to teach acting styles, character development, and personality projection.
- Produces and directs a spring play for the Sheridan High school.
- Auditions students to select cast and assign parts.
- Rehearses and drills students to ensure they master parts.
- Assigns non-performing students to backstage production tasks, such as constructing, painting, moving scenery; managing properties and costuming; operating stage lighting and sound equipment; and operating the stage counter-weight system.
- Selects script for production.
- Secures and reserves rehearsal and performance facilities with building administration.
- Organizes, plans, and directs the respective play including being responsible for:
- All publicity and programs
- Costume design
- Lighting and sound design and application
- Set design and construction
- Securing ushers
- Organizing and managing ticket sales
- Developing a rehearsal schedule
- Any other duty necessary to the success of a production.
- Ensures the safety of students by adhering to both stage safety while on stage and general school rules and regulations while on School District premises and traveling.
- Orders all supplies and materials necessary for theater-related activities in accordance with established district procedures and budget allocations.
- Other duties as assigned by the principal or other administrative staff.
JobID: 1481
Position Type:
Activities
Activities
Date Posted:
8/14/2025
8/14/2025
Location:
Sheridan High School
Sheridan High School
SPRING MUSICAL DIRECTOR - SHERIDAN HIGH SCHOOL
SCSD2 is seeking a fun, creative and reliable musical director to oversee the Sheridan High School Spring Musical for the 2025/2026 school year.
STIPENED AMOUNT: $3,848 per year
JOB GOAL: Under the direction of the Activities Director, the Spring Musical Director will oversee production of the Spring Musical at the Sheridan High School.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Designs and conducts recruitment/outreach programs to attract new theater participants.
Salary : $3,848