Stage Director, Drama Production

Date Posted: 7/12/2026

Location: Gloucester County Institute of Technology Date Available: 08/01/2026

Closing Date: 07/24/2026 QualificationsCertificated Staff

Description: The artistic leader of the production, responsible for guiding the creative team and actors to create a cohesive and engaging theatrical experience for the audience. Interpreting the Script: Analyze the text, identify themes, and develop a cohesive artistic vision for the production. Casting: Conduct auditions and select actors to fill the various roles in the play. Rehearsals: Lead rehearsals, providing guidance and direction to actors, helping them develop their characters and performances. This includes giving notes to cast and crew. Collaborating with Designers: Work closely with designers (set, costume, lighting, sound, prop) to ensure that all design elements align with the vision and enhance the overall production. Coordinating Technical Elements: Collaborate with the technical director, stage manager, and crew to integrate stagecraft, lighting, sound, and other technical aspects of the production. Ensuring Cohesion: Oversee all aspects of the production, ensuring that all creative elements work together to create a unified and compelling performance. Managing Conflicts and Problems: Resolve conflicts, address problems that arise during rehearsals, and make adjustments to the production as needed. Maintaining the Budget: Be involved in managing the budget for the production. General Schedule Commitment Needs: Attend/run/prepare materials for auditions and callbacks; Plan, attend & run blocking and technical rehearsals; Attend all nights of production. Reports ToKatie Knoblock HoursAs needed LocationGCIT Salary$2000.00 BenefitsNo Deadline for Accepting Resumes 07/24/26 Effective Date 8/1/2026 Supplemental InformationThe Gloucester County Vocational School District prohibits discrimination based on the following protected categories: race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender (including pregnancy), marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or disability. Contact InformationTitle IX/Section 504 Ms. Allie Jones, Director of Human Resources 1360 Tanyard Rd. Sewell, NJ 08080 856-468-1445