First Act Theatre Arts needs talented individuals to fill both artistic and administrative roles and help us encourage excellence in the theatrical arts and foster character and community building. We hope you will apply to join the team!
First Act Theatre Arts seeks a part-time Technical Director to join our team beginning in the 2023-2024 season. Looking for detail-oriented, flexible, experienced individual with a strong knowledge of technical and design theatre.
The Technical Director is primarily responsible for supervision and implementation of all production elements (lighting, sound, set design and construction, etc.) of all First Act Theatre Arts productions. The Technical Director ensures safe-working practices, provides guidance and support for design, build, and implementation practices, and partners with the Artistic Director to streamline production processes and strengthen efficiencies. The Technical Director also serves as the Resident Lighting Designer for all First Act Theatre Arts Productions. This position requires a strong work ethic centered on excellent organizational skills. Requires the ability to develop and maintain positive, collaborative relationships and communications with all artistic parties, as well as administrative staff, board members, students, and volunteers.
First Act KC is always seeking qualified instructors to teach classes in acting, dance, voice, technical theatre and other theatre disciplines. Teachers are contracted by semester to teach weekly at locations across the metro area.
To apply, please submit a theatre and work resume and a cover letter to Michelle Evans, Education Director, at michelle@firstactkc.org.
Teachers at First Act Theatre Arts receive the satisfaction of cultivating a love for the craft of theatre arts in students. Teachers get to build teamwork, challenge students to flourish creatively, and see them blossom socially and academically.
In order to qualify, teachers must:
First Act is always seeking qualified instructors to teach classes in acting, dance, voice, technical theatre and other theatre disciplines. Teachers are contracted by semester to teach weekly at locations across the metro area.
To apply, please submit a theatre and work resume and a cover letter to Gina Milbourn, artistic director, at artisticdirector@firstactkc.org.
Teachers at First Act Theatre Arts receive the satisfaction of cultivating a love for the craft of theatre arts in students. Teachers get to build teamwork, challenge students to flourish creatively, and see them blossom socially and academically.
In order to qualify, teachers must:
First Act Theatre Arts brings together numerous artistic team members for each show. Each artistic team works together to lead the show’s production from conception to completion.
To apply, please submit a work and theatre resume and cover letter to Patrick Graham, Artistic Director, at patrick@firstactkc.org.
It is essential that a strong Artistic Team is put together to ensure a quality show, a show that the parents, students and staff will be proud of and – most importantly – brings glory to God. Therefore, it is important to find the best people to serve on the Artistic Team.
The Artistic Team consists of the Director, the Musical Director, the Choreographer and the Assistant Director/Stage Manager. Other important team members may include the Fight Choreographer, the Rehearsal Accompanist and a Lighting/Sound Designer. These key people will be working closely with each other as a TEAM over the course of the rehearsals and performances.
A survey is sent to potential artistic team members in order to help “cast” the Artistic Teams for the season. Results of this survey are considered by the Artistic Director with input from the Executive Director. Many times, Directors may have suggestions of people with whom they would like to work. Since First Act looks for quality individuals who are talented and work well with children, the Artistic Director welcomes these suggestions for artistic team members. The ultimate decision of who will serve on the Artistic Team is made by the Artistic Director who acts as the Producer of the show and oversees the overall production.
Artistic Team Members must have proficiency, passion and past experience in their expertise:
First Act Theatre Arts brings together numerous artistic team members for each show. Each artistic team works together to lead the show’s production from conception to completion.
To apply, please submit a work and theatre resume and cover letter to Gina Milbourn, Artistic Director, at artisticdirector@firstactkc.org.
It is essential that a strong Artistic Team is put together to insure a quality show, a show that the parents, students and staff will be proud of and – most importantly – brings glory to God. Therefore, it is important to find the best people to serve on the Artistic Team.
The Artistic Team consists of the Director, the Musical Director, the Choreographer and the Assistant Director/Stage Manager. Other important team members may include the Fight Choreographer, the Rehearsal Accompanist and a Lighting/Sound Designer. These key people will be working closely with each other as a TEAM over the course of the rehearsals and performances.
A survey is sent to potential artistic team members in order to help “cast” the Artistic Teams for the season. Results of this survey are considered by the Artistic Director with input from the Executive Director. Many times, Directors may have suggestions of people with whom they would like to work. Since First Act looks for quality individuals who are talented and work well with children, the Artistic Director welcomes these suggestions for artistic team members. The ultimate decision of who will serve on the Artistic Team is made by the Artistic Director who acts as the Producer of the show and oversees the overall production.
Artistic Team Members must have proficiency, passion and past experience in their expertise:
In addition to artistic staff, First Act KC productions need managerial leadership to ensure that everything runs smoothly. These coordinators work alongside the artistic teams to supervise students, communicate with families and more.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to Patrick Graham, Artistic Director, at patrick@firstactkc.org.
In addition to artistic staff, First Act productions need managerial leadership to ensure that everything runs smoothly. These coordinators work alongside the artistic teams to supervise students, communicate with families and more.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to Gina Milbourn, Artistic Director, at artisticdirector@firstactkc.org.
First Act KC classes are overseen by an on-site class coordinator supervises each class night. These coordinators are the on-site point of contact for families and teachers and help make sure that each class session runs safely and smoothly.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to Michelle Evans, Education Director, at michelle@firstactkc.org.
First Act classes are overseen by a class coordinator who handles communication, coordination, and supervision. These coordinators are the first point of contact for families to share information about absences, ask class-related questions, etc.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to Gina Milbourn, Artistic Director, at artisticdirector@firstactkc.org.
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