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The Erie Playhouse
Founded in 1916, the Erie Playhouse’s mission is to enrich the greater Erie region by providing
life-long opportunities to participate in quality theatre. With an annual budget of $1.3M, a
historic 434 seat theatre, and an outstanding reputation for quality performances, the Erie
Playhouse is a leader on stage and in the greater community. The Erie Playhouse is a proud
partner to Erie Arts & Culture, a grantee of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, and an Erie
County Lead Asset as designated by the Erie County Gaming Revenue.
Position Description: Youtheatre Director
Reporting to the Executive Director, the full-time, exempt, Youtheatre Director oversees the
daily operations of the Erie Playhouse’s Youtheatre program, which annually produces
productions on the Playhouse stage, as well as satellite productions as a part of the Youtheatre
Play Series, provides on-site education opportunities for students aged three-adult, operates
three weeks of Youtheatre summer camps, and features a traveling song-and-dance troupe of
Youtheatre performers, the Showstoppers.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
 Organize and manage all aspects of Youtheatre Productions, Youtheatre Summer
Play Series, & Showstoppers, most importantly, serving as the director of the
productions or as producer in the case of a guest director (secured at the
Youtheatre Director’s discretion), ensuring high quality productions and
experiences for participating students and families.
 Coordinate and plan on-site classes during the school year and three weeks of
Youtheatre Summer Camp, as well as creating new workshop opportunities for
students based on community needs, including hiring and managing
supplemental teaching staff and volunteers, overseeing the development of
curriculum, and coordinating daily operations.
 Create and maintain annual budgets for the Youtheatre & Showstopper
programs
 Collaborate with the Education/Outreach Coordinator on all off-site education
opportunities to assist with maintaining current and building new programming
 Manage all interns and serve as contact for all intern inquiries for all
departments
 Collect and maintain background checks and clearances for all Youtheatre staff
and volunteers
 Work with community partners to plan Sensory Friendly performances and other
special opportunities for groups such as Big Brothers, Big Sisters and others
Skills Required:
This multi-faceted role will require the following professional skills:
 A creative and collaborative thinking individual who is willing to take on tasks
necessary to achieve the organization’s objectives
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Working knowledge of theatre arts, theatre history, and experience in casting
and production of shows
Ability to create a positive and constructive learning environment for students,
families, and volunteers
Strong written and verbal communication skills to work with students, families,
and volunteers
Ability to multi-task and work in a flexible environment, while adhering to
completion of tasks in a timely fashion, meeting all deadlines
Ability to solve problems with a rational, calm, and consistent approach
Proven history of successful direction of theatrical productions, working with
children and other volunteers of all ages
Qualifications:
We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:
 Bachelor's degree (or higher) from an accredited university in Theatre,
Education, Arts Management, or similar field
 Prior experience in directing or training in a theatre setting, additional
experience as a choreographer is desirable, but not required
 Prior experience working with children in an educational setting
Salary commensurate with qualifications, paid health care, 401k packages, and paid vacation
are included. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, professional resume or CV,
and an artistic/directing resume to Kate Neubert-Lechner at
[email protected] or mail to 13 W. 10th Street, Erie, PA 16501, attention Kate.
All submissions must be received by May 19, 2017 and position will remain open until filled.
If contacted for an interview, candidate must provide copies of the following background
checks: State Police Criminal History Record (Act 34 Background Check), Department of public
Welfare Child Abuse Report (Act 151), and Federal Criminal History Record Information (FBI
Report).