Job Openings

Artistic Director

Posting Date: March 25. 2023

Due Date: April 15, 2023

Reports to: Board of Directors

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Theatre, business, marketing, arts administration, or other equivalent experience preferred.

Job Description: The Wesley Players Theatre Company (WPTC) is a small, non-profit community theatre that was founded with a purpose to give back to the local community as well as bringing community together. WPTC produces two larger shows (typical cast size is 20-50 with an average rehearsal timeline of 6-8 weeks, 3 rehearsals/week) and one to two smaller shows per year. The Artistic Director is a contracted position (less than half-time work), responsible for conceiving, developing, and implementing the artistic vision and focus of WPTC. This position will also generate and oversee programming activities for the theatre in a fiscally responsible manner. In addition, this position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company.

A complete listing of all shows that have been performed at Wesley Players is available online at https://wesleyplayers.org/show-history/

Duties include:

  • Hires and supervises artistic personnel including directors, designers and tech staff
  • Develops and implements plans for the year
  • Works with the appropriate board member to help develop the annual program budget
  • Reports to the board of directors on a regular basis to give an update on artistic activity
  • Oversee all end-to-end production tasks

Other: 

  • Good written and verbal skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills; able to get along with volunteers, program participants and others, accepts supervision

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