Region IV Calls For Leadership
KCACTF Region IV is looking for a few good faculty to join our leadership team. Details are below:
Devising Deputy Coordinator
Job Category: Faculty Leadership Opportunities
Job Type: Volunteer
The Deputy Coordinator of Devising works in support of and collaboratively with the Devised Coordinator to provide programming centered on devised theatre.
Position Responsibilities:
- Assist the Coordinator of Devising in recruiting guest artists and presenters
- Attend Production Respondent training and respond to at least one student production per semester
- Attend the annual Regional Festival typically held in the first or second week of February
- Assist the Coordinator with facilitation of Festival Events
- Communicate with students, faculty, and guest artists prior to and during the Festival
- Attend (virtually or in-person, as needed) planning meetings and regional committee meetings
- Collaborate with the Regional Committee to ensure just and equitable practices in programming, recruiting of guest artists and response to and celebration of student work
- Deputy will serve alongside of the Coordinator to learn the position
Desired Qualifications:
- Candidates should have at least a part time affiliation with an institution of higher learning.
- Candidates should have demonstrated experience in devised theatre, playwriting or other collaborative theatre making
- We are seeking applicants that represent a diverse array of lived experiences, including, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religious affiliation, gender identity, educational background and more.
- Term of Service: Typically, Coordinators serve a term of 3 years as Deputy Coordinator and then assume a term of 3 years as Coordinator.
Application Process
- Interested individuals should submit an application packet to the regional co-chairs. The packet should include:
- A. A letter from the nominee which will include:
- 1. Their willingness to attend their KCACTF regional festival.
- 2. Their willingness to attend KCACTF Committee meetings.
- 3. The support of their home institution.
- 4. Their expertise in the area for which they are nominated.
- 5. A statement that they have read and will follow the most recent KCACTF Handbook.
- B. The nominee’s vitae which will include evidence of:
- 1. Their training,
- 2. Their administrative and artistic experience.
- 3. Their knowledge of and exposure to a wide range of dramatic literature and production styles.
- 4. Their expertise in the area for which they are nominated.
- C. A letter from the nominee’s department chair, dean or direct supervisor offering support from their home institution.
- D. At least two letters of recommendation from those who are familiar with the nominee’s work as a creative artist and evaluator.
- E. The applicant will be presented to regional leadership for vetting and final approval no later than November 2024.
- Completed Application Packets should be sent electronically to Belinda Boyd and Lee Neibert at kcactf4chair@gmail.com by October 15, 2024.
- This position’s term of service will begin as soon as the selected candidate is vetted.
Stage Management Coordinator
Job Category: Faculty Leadership Opportunities
Job Type: Volunteer
Position Responsibilities:
- The Stage Management Coordinator will be responsible for vetting and assigning student stage managers who assist in the operation of festival initiatives and programs.
- Coordinate and recruit guest artists and presenters for the festival
- Attend Production Respondent training and respond to at least one student production per semester
- Attend the annual Regional Festival typically held in the first or second week of February
- Coordinate the facilitation of stage management events and assist in some DTM Festival Events
- Communicate with stage management students, faculty, and guest artists prior to and during the Festival
- Attend (virtually or in-person, as needed) planning meetings and regional committee meetings
- Collaborate with the Regional Committee to ensure just and equitable practices in programming, recruiting of guest artists and response to and celebration of student work
Desired Qualifications:
- Candidates should have at least a part time affiliation with an institution of higher learning.
- Candidates should have demonstrated professional experience in stage management or production management
- We are seeking applicants that represent a diverse array of lived experiences, including, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religious affiliation, gender identity, educational background and more.
- Term of Service: Typically, assume a term of 3 years as Coordinator
Application Process
- Interested individuals should submit an application packet to the regional co-chairs. The packet should include:
- A. A letter from the nominee which will include:
- 1. Their willingness to attend their KCACTF regional festival.
- 2. Their willingness to attend KCACTF Committee meetings.
- 3. The support of their home institution.
- 4. Their expertise in the area for which they are nominated.
- 5. A statement that they have read and will follow the most recent KCACTF Handbook.
- B. The nominee’s vitae which will include evidence of:
- 1. Their training,
- 2. Their administrative and artistic experience.
- 3. Their knowledge of and exposure to a wide range of dramatic literature and production styles.
- 4. Their expertise in the area for which they are nominated.
- C. A letter from the nominee’s department chair, dean or direct supervisor offering support from their home institution.
- D. At least two letters of recommendation from those who are familiar with the nominee’s work as a creative artist and evaluator.
- E. The applicant will be presented to regional leadership for vetting and final approval no later than November 2024.
- Completed Application Packets should be sent electronically to Belinda Boyd and Lee Neibert at kcactf4chair@gmail.com by October 15, 2024.
- This position’s term of service will begin as soon as the selected candidate is vetted.
Stage Management Deputy Coordinator
Job Category: Faculty Leadership Opportunities
Job Type: Volunteer
Position Responsibilities:
§ Assist the Stage Management Coordinator in vetting and assigning student stage managers who assist in the operation of the festival initiatives and programs.
§ Assist in the coordination and recruitment of guest artists and presenters for the festival
§ Attend Production Respondent training and respond to at least one student production per semester
§ Attend the annual Regional Festival typically held in the first or second week of February
§ Assist the Stage Management Coordinator in the facilitation of Stage Management and some DTM Festival Events
§ Assist in communication with stage management students, faculty, and guest artists prior to and during the Festival
§ Attend (virtually or in-person, as needed) planning meetings and regional committee meetings
§ Collaborate with the Regional Committee to ensure just and equitable practices in programming, recruiting of guest artists and response to and celebration of student work
§ Will serve alongside the Stage Management Coordinator to learn the position
Desired Qualifications:
§ Candidates should have at least a part time affiliation with an institution of higher learning.
§ Candidates should have demonstrated professional experience in stage management or production management
§ We are seeking applicants that represent a diverse array of lived experiences, including, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religious affiliation, gender identity, educational background and more.
§ Term of Service: Typically, Coordinators serve a term of 3 years as Deputy Coordinator and then assume a term of 3 years as Coordinator
Application Process
§ Interested individuals should submit an application packet to the regional co-chairs. The packet should include:
§ A. A letter from the nominee which will include:
§ 1. Their willingness to attend their KCACTF regional festival.
§ 2. Their willingness to attend KCACTF Committee meetings.
§ 3. The support of their home institution.
§ 4. Their expertise in the area for which they are nominated.
§ 5. A statement that they have read and will follow the most recent KCACTF Handbook.
§ B. The nominee’s vitae which will include evidence of:
§ 1. Their training,
§ 2. Their administrative and artistic experience.
§ 3. Their knowledge of and exposure to a wide range of dramatic literature and production styles.
§ 4. Their expertise in the area for which they are nominated.
§ C. A letter from the nominee’s department chair, dean or direct supervisor offering support from their home institution.
§ D. At least two letters of recommendation from those who are familiar with the nominee’s work as a creative artist and evaluator.
§ E. The applicant will be presented to regional leadership for vetting and final approval no later than November 2024.
§ Completed Application Packets should be sent electronically to Belinda Boyd and Lee Neibert at kcactf4chair@gmail.com by October 15, 2024.
§ This position’s term of service will begin as soon as the selected candidate is vetted.
Musical Theatre Initiative (MTI) Deputy Coordinator
Job Category: Faculty Leadership Opportunities
Job Type: Volunteer
Position Duties
- The MTI Deputy Coordinator works in support of and collaboratively with the MTI Coordinator to provide programming centered on musical theatre.
- Assist in the coordination and recruitment of guest artists and presenters for the festival
- Attend Production Respondent training and respond to at least one student production per semester
- Attend the annual Regional Festival typically held in the first or second week of February
- Assist in all MTI Festival Events
- Assist in communication with MTI students, faculty, and guest artists prior to and during the Festival
- Attend (virtually or in-person, as needed) planning meetings and regional committee meetings
- Collaborate with the Regional Committee to ensure just and equitable practices in programming, recruiting of guest artists and response to and celebration of student work
- Will serve alongside MTI Coordinator to learn the position
Desired Qualifications:
- Candidates should have at least a part time affiliation with an institution of higher learning.
- Candidates should have demonstrated experience in professional musical theatre.
- We are seeking applicants that represent a diverse array of lived experiences, including, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religious affiliation, gender identity, educational background and more.
- Term of Service: Typically, Coordinators serve a term of 3 years as Deputy Coordinator and then assume a term of 3 years as Coordinator.
Application Process
- Interested individuals should submit an application packet to the regional co-chairs. The packet should include:
- A. A letter from the nominee which will include:
- 1. Their willingness to attend their KCACTF regional festival.
- 2. Their willingness to attend KCACTF Committee meetings.
- 3. The support of their home institution.
- 4. Their expertise in the area for which they are nominated.
- 5. A statement that they have read and will follow the most recent KCACTF Handbook.
- B. The nominee’s vitae which will include evidence of:
- 1. Their training,
- 2. Their administrative and artistic experience.
- 3. Their knowledge of and exposure to a wide range of dramatic literature and production styles.
- 4. Their expertise in the area for which they are nominated.
- C. A letter from the nominee’s department chair, dean or direct supervisor offering support from their home institution.
- D. At least two letters of recommendation from those who are familiar with the nominee’s work as a creative artist and evaluator.
- E. The applicant will be presented to regional leadership for vetting and final approval no later than November 2024.
- Completed Application Packets should be sent electronically to Belinda Boyd and Lee Neibert at kcactf4chair@gmail.com by October 15, 2024.
- This position’s term of service will begin as soon as the selected candidate is vetted.
Institute for Theatre Journalism and Advocacy (ITJA) Deputy Coordinator
Job Category: Faculty Leadership Opportunities
Job Type: Volunteer
Position Duties
- The ITJA Deputy Coordinator works in support of and collaboratively with the ITJA Coordinator to provide programming centered on musical theatre.
- Assist in the coordination and recruitment of guest artists and presenters for the festival
- Attend Production Respondent training and respond to at least one student production per semester
- Attend the annual Regional Festival typically held in the first or second week of February
- Assist in all ITJA Festival Events
- Assist in communication with ITJA students, faculty, and guest artists prior to and during the Festival
- Attend (virtually or in-person, as needed) planning meetings and regional committee meetings
- Collaborate with the Regional Committee to ensure just and equitable practices in programming, recruiting of guest artists and response to and celebration of student work
- Will serve alongside ITJA Coordinator to learn the position
Desired Qualifications:
- Candidates should have at least a part time affiliation with an institution of higher learning.
- Candidates should have demonstrated experience in professional musical theatre.
- We are seeking applicants that represent a diverse array of lived experiences, including, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religious affiliation, gender identity, educational background and more.
- Term of Service: Typically, Coordinators serve a term of 3 years as Deputy Coordinator and then assume a term of 3 years as Coordinator.
Application Process
- Interested individuals should submit an application packet to the regional co-chairs. The packet should include:
- A. A letter from the nominee which will include:
- 1. Their willingness to attend their KCACTF regional festival.
- 2. Their willingness to attend KCACTF Committee meetings.
- 3. The support of their home institution.
- 4. Their expertise in the area for which they are nominated.
- 5. A statement that they have read and will follow the most recent KCACTF Handbook.
- B. The nominee’s vitae which will include evidence of:
- 1. Their training,
- 2. Their administrative and artistic experience.
- 3. Their knowledge of and exposure to a wide range of dramatic literature and production styles.
- 4. Their expertise in the area for which they are nominated.
- C. A letter from the nominee’s department chair, dean or direct supervisor offering support from their home institution.
- D. At least two letters of recommendation from those who are familiar with the nominee’s work as a creative artist and evaluator.
- E. The applicant will be presented to regional leadership for vetting and final approval no later than November 2024.
- Completed Application Packets should be sent electronically to Belinda Boyd and Lee Neibert at kcactf4chair@gmail.com by October 15, 2024.
- This position’s term of service will begin as soon as the selected candidate is vetted.
