Job Description

Schedule B: Play Director (Added FTE)

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Description of Activity:

The major tasks required for a Play Director are producing and directing one (1) major production per year at

the middle school. Activities required for execution of those duties described here relate to those duties

performed after work hours during the school year, from September through June. The sponsor should

possess appropriate training and background. The sponsor is responsible for supervising students in

classrooms, auditorium, and other meeting areas, and sponsors should establish a culture that ensures all

students are treated fairly and equitably.

Expectations & Responsibilities

1. Plan, rehearse, and direct one (1) production with a minimum of two (2) performances of that

production.

1. Research and read plays suitable to age group, budget, and facility.
2. Oversee scheduling and other arrangements for the rehearsals and productions in cooperation with

the building principal or designee.

1. Organize and conduct tryouts for the production; inform administration and participants of final

selections.

1. Determine cost of play (preparation of materials, tryouts, and call backs) and maintain budget.
2. Purchase and acquire technical materials (props, lumber, muslin, and costumes, etc.)
3. Prepare production schedule, as well as select and train production staff (props, lights, sound,

make-up, etc.)

1. Design, construct, strike, and store sets and costumes.
2. During rehearsals and production events, monitor student behavior of the team.
3. Supervise students after rehearsals and productions until students leave the building and school

premises.

1. Maintain an accurate inventory of school-owned inventory (i.e. music inventory, costumes).
2. Prepare students and required documents for competitions. Make all arrangements.
3. Call to the attention of the principal any serious discipline problems.

Note: Drama Clubs may be established separately from activities related to performances/rehearsals

managed by the Play Director. Clubs should not be utilized for the play productions--they are separate

entities.