Program Director - Musical Theatre
- Employer
- Interlochen Center for the Arts
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Date posted
- Apr 7, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Arts, Music, Performing Arts
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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A global destination for artists and arts
enthusiasts, Interlochen Center for the Arts nurtures creativity
through five dynamic platforms: Interlochen Arts Camp, the renowned
summer arts program; Interlochen Arts Academy, the nation’s premier
fine arts boarding high school; Interlochen Presents, a producer of
more than 600 annual performances by internationally celebrated
guest artists, Interlochen students, and faculty; Interlochen
Public Radio, two listener-supported, 24-hour public radio stations
(classical music and news); and Interlochen College of Creative
Arts, a convener for lifelong learning in the arts.
The Program Director - Musical Theatre works with
other members of the Theatre faculty to evaluate, develop and
implement the Musical Theatre curriculum at Interlochen Center for
the Arts. This year-round position includes specific
responsibilities at both the Academy (our 9-month boarding arts
high school) and the Camp. At the Academy, this position works to
create high-quality educational and artistic experiences for
students in the Musical Theatre track. The Program Director -
Musical Theatre directs musicals each Academy year in addition to
teaching a full load of classes, including courses in Acting
Technique and other key curricular offerings. During Camp, this
position works closely with the Director of Theatre to oversee all
aspects of the Musical Theatre program, from recruitment and
admission through curriculum design and performances. Teaching and
directing duties will also be included in the summer.
Essential Duties &
Responsibilities:
Oversees development and continued growth of
Musical Theatre at Interlochen in the Academy and at Camp.
Collaborates effectively with Theatre faculty and
Interlochen Presents staff.
Develops curriculum that adheres to high
performance standards.
Teaches a full load of Theatre classes within the
Academy and Camp.
Directs productions each year at the Academy and at
Camp.
Attends and engages in weekly departmental
meetings.
Prepares students for the rigors of the college
audition process.
Works with the Office of Admission to recruit
mission appropriate students.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in theatre required, MFA or MA in theatre preferred Significant professional performance experience and/or directing experience in musical theatre required Teaching experience at the high school or college levelPreferred Qualifications:
Experience with curriculum development Experience developing theatre programs Strong ties to theatre programs/people that can foster connections related to student recruitmentApplication Materials Required:
CV Cover Letter Director and/or acting portfolio with links to past work
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