Position Title: Theater Manager/Theater Production Teacher

FSLA Classification: Full Time

Department: Performing Arts

Reports To: MS/US Division Heads

Position Overview:

The In-House Theater Manager oversees the upkeep and repair of the theater and theater equipment as well as scheduling and supervision of the theater facilities for school-related events. The Theater Production teacher is in charge of teaching students the art of theater production and stagecraft. This position requires a high degree of organization, self-motivation, responsibility, and knowledge of both operation and upkeep of specialized theater equipment. As a representative of The Gregory School, the In-House Theater Manager will represent the school community with a professional demeanor when working with students, faculty, staff, administration, parents, and community members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining theater facility and equipment
• Oversee general upkeep and repairs
• Report damage & request repairs
• Organizing stored theater equipment
• Keeping inventory of theater equipment
• Managing theater facility usage
• Setting up theater equipment for all school events
• Operation of equipment (sound, lighting, projection, and computer)
• Clean up and breakdown of equipment
• Scheduling theater facility
• Work with the Director of Technology, FCC (Facilities and Calendar Committee), and Director of Facilities
• Creating and implementing policies and procedures for the theater facilities
• Teaching students the art of theater production and stagecraft
• Collaborating with Drama and Music faculty to produce at least two shows per school year
• Supervising and running student crews for in-school events and all mainstage and after school productions, concerts, and other events

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in theater production and stagecraft
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Knowledge of operation and upkeep of specialized theater equipment
• Highly motivated with the ability to work well with all community constituents

About The Gregory School

The Gregory School is an independent, coeducational school in Tucson, Arizona serving students in grades 5 - 12. Founded in 1980 as St. Gregory High School, we changed our name to The Gregory School in 2014; we are proud that the essence and spirit of our school remain the same. Every day, the mission of the faculty and staff at The Gregory School is to challenge and support students to achieve excellence in character, scholarship, leadership, and innovation, preparing them to make a positive impact in the world through pursuing their passions, solving problems, and appreciating and creating beauty. The Gregory School experience is both global and closely personalized. We value a sense of community and benefit from the diversity of that community. At The Gregory School, we want students, parents, and faculty to know one another, support each other, and work together to create a nurturing community. The diversity of our students, who come from a variety of ethnic, socioeconomic, religious and educational backgrounds, enriches the educational opportunities for all of our students and is critical to the health of the school. Our community is the foundation for a high quality academic and social experience for all of our students.

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