Theater Director

St. John Vianney High School seeks a Lead Director for the Griffin Theatre Program for the 2026-27 school year. Our program presents three productions each school year. Our program is an extracurricular activity; the bulk of the time commitment is in the evening and on weekends. Additionally we offer several classes each semester for students to build our sets. While the Theater Director is not required to be a full-timefaculty member the position of Theater Instructor is currently available as well.

Some essential duties:

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the schools theater program
• Select plan and direct Vianneys theatrical productions
• Conduct auditions cast productions and lead rehearsals
• Connect with theater programs at other independent Catholic schools to ensure that young ladies have opportunities to perform in Vianney productions and Vianney students have opportunities to participate in productions at all-girl schools
• Recruit mentor and supervise student performers and technical crews.
• Coordinate all production needs including sets costumes props lighting sound and stage management.
• Develop and manage the theaterprogram budget and production expenses.
• Manage production logistics including performance rights scheduling facilities publicity ticketing and front-of-house needs.
• Build student participation and foster a positive welcoming and mission-centered theaterculture.
• Create a safe theater environment including work with students who build our sets
• Manage technical aspects of production including all A/V equipment and lights
• Supervise and lead Educator who serves as Griffin TheatreAssistant
• Promote Griffin Theatre productions to the Vianney community

Ideal applicants will have:

• Experience directing plays at the high school level
• Experience with A/V equipment and theater lighting
• Ability to build strong relationships with students
• Connections to other theater programs in St. Louis area