The Naples Players
Naples, FL
US

CONTACT NAME

Bryce Alexander

DESCRIPTION

Artistic Director - Theatre
About the Position:
The Artistic Director will lead the implementation of TNP's artistic vision, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission and values. Reporting to the CEO/Executive Artistic Director, the Artistic Director will forge strong relationships with artists, donors, audiences, and community stakeholders. With deep experience and passion for musical theater, classical works, and contemporary work they will provide strategic leadership in season planning, will coordinate artistic and educational programming, and lead the selection of creative teams. By fostering a transparent, collaborative, and strategic-driven decision-making process, the Artistic Director will ensure that TNP's productions and programs reflect the highest artistic standards while advancing the organization's goals and growth.

Role and Responsibilities
Assist the CEO in Implementing TNP's artistic vision through curating seasons of exciting and diverse productions, in alignment with the organization's mission, values, strategic vision, and business plan.
Engage and collaborate with artists to conceptualize, develop, and execute productions and other programming.
Partner with directors on casting, forming a creative team, hiring designers, and overseeing the design process for physical productions.
Collaborate with playwrights, directors, designers, and other artists to effectively implement their vision and create original works, new adaptations, and revivals that challenge and engage audiences.
Champion diverse voices and stories that reflect the community, promoting equity, diversity, inclusion, and access in all artistic decisions.
Implement the culture and tone for each production process, ensuring that the process remains aligned with TNP's values.
Identify and mentor emerging artists, fostering new talent and creating opportunities for creative collaborations.
Provide feedback to lead artists, and synthesize internal and external feedback
Advocate for TNP's role as a cultural leader, representing the organization as a public spokesperson at conferences and community events, while building relationships that foster ongoing support and engagement.
Embrace Other Community and Audience Engagement responsibilities, as needed.
Foster a creative, inclusive, and supportive organizational culture, where people from all backgrounds are welcomed and treated fairly.
Serve as an active participant in fundraising efforts, collaborating with the development staff to cultivate relationships with major donors, foundations, and sponsors.
Guide the production process, resolving any production issues, in collaboration with the CEO.
Build relationships with the volunteer performers to encourage their growth and ensure high-quality performances.
Engage with local directors to build competencies in the local community.
Traits and Characteristics
The Artistic Director will be a dynamic and inspiring visionary, who is able to creatively solve problems and galvanize others to realize the artistic vision of each production. As a proactive communicator, they will be skilled in advanced planning and delegating, collaborating effectively with individuals and teams from all backgrounds.

Other key competencies include:

Leadership - The ability to organize and influence people to believe in a vision while creating a sense of purpose and direction.
Personal Accountability - The capacity to be answerable for personal actions while effectively communicating, building rapport, and relating well to all kinds of people.
Resiliency - The dexterity to effectively and tactfully handle difficult or sensitive issues while quickly recovering from adversity.
Educator - The ideal candidate will be driven by the power of working with community artists, and will understand the power of utilizing local performers to showcase the artistic strengths of the local community.
Qualifications
The Artistic Director will have a significant body of work, either as a producer and/or director. They will have experience in fundraising and donor cultivation. They will demonstrate a knowledge of major classic and contemporary playwrights. Experience in maintaining large budgets, ideally six figures or higher, is preferred. A commitment to championing and implementing equitable, inclusive, and diverse programs and collaborations is critical. No specific number of years of experience or specific educational credentials are required.

Working Conditions:
Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, depending on production schedules.
Ability to lift and move sound and video equipment as required.
Willingness to work in varied environments, including theaters, rehearsal spaces, and outdoor venues.
Compensation:
FLSA Classification: Full-Time, exempt

Starting at $85,000, but commensurate with Experience.

Medical, Dental, Vision - 401K match - PTO

TO APPLY:
Submit a resume and cover letter to:

Bryce Alexander
CEO + Executive Artistic Director
[email protected]

DURATION

Oct 12, 2024 -

SALARY

$85,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

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