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Ensemble Assistant, Theater

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The duties of an assistant theatre director focus on assisting the director with the preparation and performance of a production. The assistant director (AD) works under the direction of the director. Your responsibilities vary with the needs of the director. You may work with actors on their performances, help during rehearsals, run rehearsals in the absence of the director, and facilitate specific aspects of the show when assigned to do so. ADs often work behind the scenes as stage managers during performances, but you may be asked to sit in the audience to take notes on the production instead.

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An Assistant Theatre Director supports the main director in all aspects of a theatre production, from pre-production planning to final performances. Their responsibilities may include helping with casting, coordinating rehearsals, communicating with cast and crew, and managing logistics. They often serve as a liaison between the director and other departments, ensuring that the director’s vision is executed smoothly. The role requires excellent organizational and communication skills, as well as a strong understanding of theatre production processes.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Theatre Director job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,970 per year, or $34.6 per hour.

Musical Assistant Theater Director

Hortonville, WI

Hortonville Area School District
Elementary and Secondary Schools • 201 - 500 employees
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Full-time

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Job description


 

Reports to:  Activities Director  

Qualifications:

  • Assertiveness Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
  • Coaching and Development Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
  • Communication Ability to communicate effectively with others.
  • Leadership Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
  • Motivation and Enthusiasm Ability to inspire self and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability while bringing energy to the performance of a task.
  • Relationship Building Ability to effectively build relationships with co-workers, staff, and students.
  • Goal Oriented and Team Builder Ability to get a group of people to focus and work toward a goal.
  • Ethical Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
  • Must possess the physical capabilities for the responsibilities of a coaching or advisor position.

Responsibilities:

  • Assists in planning and organizing activities.
  • Assists in providing training direction, encouragement, and motivation in order to prepare participants for events.
  • Assists in identifying and recruiting potential participants.
  • Assists in planning strategies and chooses members for events.
  • Assists in planning and directing programs that will enable participants to achieve maximum performance.
  • Assists in adjusting events, based on the strengths and weaknesses of participants.
  • Assists in keeping records of events.
  • Assists in instructing individuals or groups in rules, event strategies, and principles.
  • Assists in evaluating participants' skills and review options for other events.
  • Keep abreast of changing rules, techniques, technologies, and philosophies relevant to their activity.
  • Assists in monitoring participants use of equipment, including explaining and demonstrating the use of equipment to insure safe and proper use.
  • Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations.
  • Assists in serving as organizer, leader, and instructor.
  • Assists in performing activities that support the individual or group of a specific activity, such as meeting with media representatives and appearing at fundraising events.
  • Assists in arranging and conducting activities, such as camps, skill-improvement courses, clinics, and in needed try-outs.
  • Assists in selecting, acquiring, storing, and issuing equipment and other materials as necessary.

Performance Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated by the Activities Director  

Term of Employment:  A seasonal position.



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