Fall Play: Fight Director
Fall Play: Fight Director
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Position Title: Fall Play - Fight Director
Location: Upper Darby High School
Status: $700.00
Work Period: 8/19/25 to 10/26/25
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
The Fall Play Fight Director will work closely with the creative team specifically the Director and Asst. Director to
effectively design teach train stage and execute meaningful stage combat safely and within the means of high school
aged actors for the 2025 fall play.
- Experience working with high school aged students in a theatrical setting
- Strong ability and willingness to teach and mentor high school aged students who are interested in theatrical production
- Experience and knowledge with a variety of stage combat styles and stage weaponry including unarmed combat swordplay and the use of weapons.
- Strong skills in rhythm musicality and movement
- Ability to create dynamic and engaging fight sequences that enhance the overall narrative of the play
- Knowledgeable in theatrical terminology and methodologies both performing and technical
- Ability to collaborate with all members of the production team to keep continuity and concepts cohesive throughout the production
- Ability to run warmups
- Ability to run rehearsals and breakout rehearsals
- Strong memorization skills
- Must be able to prioritize the safety of the performers and crew over the vision or concept of the show
- Must be able to adapt and adjust fight choreography based on actor capabilities and limitation
- Provide and teach fight call protocol for preshow warm up including running at quarter half and full speed
- Rehearsal Schedule to be discussed with Directors and Production Manager
- Must be available for designer run technical/dress rehearsal(s) and some performances outside of rehearsal schedule
- Must be able to meet physical demands of the position
- Including but not limited to moving scenery jumping crawling running lifting rolling on the floor
Our Mission:
It is the mission of the Upper Darby School District to provide a comprehensive educational program that develops all learners into critical thinkers with effective communication skills empowering them to adapt to an ever-changing world. Our students will demonstrate integrity and confidence while cultivating a learners mindset in pursuit of personal excellence and service to others.
Our Belief Statements:
- Upper Darby School Districts academic programs are based on the following beliefs:
We believe:
- All individuals are capable of learning.
- Individuals learn in different ways and at different rates.
- Individuals have the right to be treated with respect and dignity.
- Students are unique individuals with varied talents and skills.
- Successful learning experiences build self-esteem.
- Learning is most effective in a caring environment where high standards of social interaction are maintained.
- Education should encourage individuals to acquire knowledge and attitudes necessary to live in a changing global society.
- Critical thinking problem solving and decision-making are essential life skills.
- Updates in technology necessitate continuous personal and organizational adjustment.
- Professional development of all staff is vital to meet the changing needs of students and to reflect current best practices.
- The educational program must meet the needs of all learners and be responsive to the needs and resources of the community.
- Cultural and ethnic diversity is a valued strength of our community.
- Society benefits when individual rights are balanced with the needs of the group as a whole.
- Quality public education directly benefits the entire community.
- Lifelong learning is essential for all individuals.
- Education is the responsibility of the entire community the school the family and most importantly the individual.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Part-Time
