UseMuse seeks creative, energetic, and highly motivated applicants for our part-time Director of Musical Theater MUSICAL-CEPTION position beginning in August 2021.

The director provides leadership and is fully responsible for direction, operation and budget management of the Musical Theater production of Musical-ception. They are responsible for the supervision of all professional and non-professional staff assigned to them. The Director works collaboratively with the administrative and instructional staff, and communicates effectively with producer, board, members of the community, and talent.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct, design, and oversee all aspects of main stage productions
• Coordinate auditions, casting, rehearsals, and productions
• Manage operating budgets and planning for capital and long-terms purchases and projects

Qualifications:

• Proven excellence musical theatre production, preferably in professional settings
• At least three years’ experience in musical theater direction
• Demonstrated skills and past experience in instruction, management, planning, decision-making, problem solving and interpersonal and community relations
• Successful completion of a background check
• Knowledgeable of practices for the integration of technology and its use for data analysis and professional collaboration

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide instructional and organizational leadership for the production
• Support UseMuse in adapting to the changing environment and implementing program improvements
• Maintain a safe and respectful environment
• Effectively problem-solve and make difficult decisions in the best interests of everyone
• Communicate and support the developmental needs of all participants
• Build effective relationships
• Collaborate with UseMuse to carry out the duties and responsibilities listed above