Producing Artistic Director - Post Playhouse

Post Playhouse, northwestern Nebraska’s premier summer stock theatre company, is hiring a Producing Artistic Director. A non-union, non-profit organization that produces several Broadway-style musicals, the Post Playhouse runs in repertory every summer by bringing together 35-40 highly-skilled creative professionals from across the country and nearby. Post Playhouse performs its productions at the historic 175-seat theatre venue in Fort Robinson State Park, which is three miles from the scenic community of Crawford, Nebraska.

Position Summary

The Producing Artistic Director is a part-time, year round position that serves as the artistic and administrative head of the organization, and reports to the Board of Directors. Post Playhouse seeks a dynamic individual with creativity, resourcefulness, and passion to expand live music theatre in the rural setting of northwestern Nebraska to residents and tourists alike. The Producing Artistic Director must work hand-in-hand with the Board of Directors to follow through on the Post Playhouse’s mission and vision to enrich the lives of audiences through live musical theatre in a rural setting, serve as a regional ambassador of the arts, and be the primary fundraiser for the Post Playhouse.

Required Qualifications

-Bachelor’s degree in theatre, music theatre, performance, or related industry experience

-Experience as a musical theatre practitioner in professional venues

-Experience directing professional theatre productions

Preferred Qualifications

-Master’s degree in theatre, music theatre, performance, directing or related industry experience

-Knowledge of non-profit administration

-Experience with negotiating contracts

-Familiarity of ticketing systems

-Familiarity of Google software, including Google Drive and Google Spreadsheets

-Grant Writing and Development experience

Compensation and Benefits

This is a part-time, year-round position, with light work in flex-time during the off-season and full-time during the production season (May-August). Compensation: $22,000–28,000 annually. Salary is commensurate with experience and in alignment with Post Playhouse’s annual operating budget.

To Apply

Email resume and cover letter to Em Laudeman at hiring@postplayhouse.com.

Please structure the email subject line:

TODAY’S DATE, YOUR NAME, Producing Artistic Director

Any submissions after November 1, 2022 will be considered after those submitted on or before Nov 1.
Salary: $22,000-$28,000