Theater-Musical Director (Washington)

Holy Trinity School, a Catholic elementary school in the Jesuit Tradition, is seeking a Part-Time, After School, Director for our school Musical Production .

Position Overview

Holy Trinity School seeks an enthusiastic, experienced, and student-centered Director for our Middle School Musical Production in Spring 2027. This part-time, after-school position will lead students in the creative and theatrical process of producing a high-quality musical while fostering collaboration, confidence, creativity, discipline, and a strong sense of community.

The ideal candidate will have experience directing or producing musical theater with middle-school-aged students and will bring both theatrical expertise and a genuine appreciation for working with young people. Experience working in a Catholic or Jesuit educational environment is welcomed and valued.

The Director will:

• Lead the overall artistic and theatrical direction of the Spring 2027 middle school musical.
• Collaborate with school administration, faculty, production staff, and families to plan and execute the production.
• Participate in production staff meetings beginning as soon as possible to establish the production calendar, artistic vision, staffing, rehearsal schedule, and technical needs.
• Prepare for and lead student auditions in December 2026, including casting and communicating roles to students and families.
• Develop and lead an after-school rehearsal schedule from casting through the Spring 2027 performances.
• Direct student actors in character development, blocking, ensemble work, and stage performance.
• Collaborate with music and technical staff on choreography, music, sets, costumes, props, lighting, sound, and other production elements.
• Create a rehearsal environment that is organized, inclusive, joyful, appropriately challenging, and supportive of students with a range of theatrical experience.
• Help students develop confidence, responsibility, perseverance, collaboration, and respect for one another.
• Communicate regularly with school leadership and production staff regarding rehearsal progress, student needs, and production logistics.
• Lead dress rehearsals and performances and help ensure the successful execution of the production.
• Serve as a positive role model for students and contribute to the school's mission of educating the whole person.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience directing or producing musical theater.
• Experience working with middle-school-aged students.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaborative skills.
• Ability to create a positive and structured rehearsal environment.
• Availability for after-school rehearsals and Spring 2027 performances.
• Commitment to the safety, dignity, and well-being of students.
• Experience directing middle-school or school-based musical productions.
• Experience collaborating with student performers, music directors, choreographers, and technical production teams.
• Experience in a Catholic, Jesuit, or faith-based school environment.
• Familiarity with the developmental needs of adolescents and an interest in using theater as a vehicle for student growth and community-building.

Timeline

• Fall 2026: Production planning and staff meetings begin as soon as possible.
• December 2026: Student auditions and casting.
• Winter–Spring 2027: After-school rehearsals and production preparation.
• Spring 2027: Technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances.