Artistic Director, Utah Shakespeare Festival
Cedar City, UT, USA
100000 per year +
Full Time
Job Description:
The Artistic Director for the Utah Shakespeare Festival will be a dynamic leader with a passion for Shakespeare production, performance in repertory, and ensemble storytelling who will work collaboratively with Festival staff and company members, the Board of Governors, and the leadership of Southern Utah University to articulate and direct the Festival's vision and propel the organization into its next decades of artistic excellence.
The Artistic Director is responsible for conceiving, developing, and implementing the artistic vision and focus of the organization, and for major decisions about the ongoing development of the aesthetic values and activities including mainstage productions, The Greenshow, new play development, and educational programming.
The Artistic Director stewards the equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging values of the Festival.
The Artistic Director is responsible for the hiring, supervision, and evaluation of resident and seasonal artistic personnel including artistic associates, directors, designers, performers, stage managers, and production personnel. The Artistic Director reports to the Festival's Managing Director.
In partnership with the Managing Director, Board of Governors, and Festival staff; the Artistic Director develops and implements the strategic plan and an annual operating budget ensuring the financial affairs of the organization are viable, sustainable, and transparent.
The Artistic Director is a spokesperson for the organization's artistic mission and programs with Festival stakeholders including the Board of Governors, patrons and donors, community members, media and others. Fundraising and events are integral duties.
For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by June 16, 2023.
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