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Dakota Stage is seeking creative, skilled, committed and independently motivated individuals to direct, stage manage and choreograph for our upcoming 2026-2027 Main Stage season!  Previous experience with children’s theatre and/or education is preferred, but all applicants will be considered.

Directors will work closely with a Stage Manager, design team, technical crew, marketing team and Artistic Director to develop and implement an overall artistic vision, schedule and maintain quality and productive rehearsals (blocking, working, dress, etc.), work with actors on physical and emotional character development, manage a budget resourcefully and responsibly, and oversee a production process while taking an active role in promoting their show, to ensure artistic excellence and overall success of their assigned production. Directors must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills with their cast, crew and Dakota Stage staff, as well as be adaptable and maintain professionalism in challenging situations.

Music Directors will oversee music placement, vocal arrangements and vocal development for a production, and work closely with the director to accomplish the Director’s overall artistic vision. This position requires the ability to read music and play multiple vocal parts on the piano (though not necessarily full piano accompaniment), as well as the ability to navigate accompaniment tracks and instruct actors on how to use them. Music Directors must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, as well as be adaptable and maintain professionalism in challenging situations. Music Directors must be versatile, and may be asked to work cohesively with Directors and Choreographers on a variety of vocal arrangements, from solos to large company numbers.

Stage Managers will assist directors throughout the production process, as well as manage a stage crew. They are responsible for taking rehearsal notes, assisting the director with tasks as the director needs, collecting and submitting program information to Dakota Stage staff, developing and implementing stage crew responsibilities, setting the stage, and running dress rehearsals and performances from either backstage or booth. Stage Managers must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, as well as be adaptable and maintain professionalism in challenging situations.

These positions receive a stipend upon satisfactory completion of their production. Dakota Stage is actively interested in developing and mentoring new and emerging theatre artists!

How to Apply

Interested individuals should submit a request for consideration, with a brief resume of any relevant education and experience in theatre with a particular focus on directing and/or stage management, and a statement describing interest, expertise, and artistic ideas for these particular productions. Please include your availability for any/all of the productions.

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Dakota Stage 2026-2027 Production Dates

Cabaret (Musical)
Auditions: August 10-12, 2026
Rehearsals Begin: August 17, 2026
Performances: October 8-11 & 15-18, 2026

Away in the Basement, A Church Basement Ladies Christmas (Musical)
Auditions: October 5-7, 2026
Rehearsals Begin: October 12, 2026
Performances: December 3-6 & 10-13, 2026

The Woman in Black
Auditions: December 6-7, 2026
Rehearsals Begin: December 14, 2026
Performances: January 28-30 & February 4-7, 2027

The Book of Will
Auditions: January 31-February 1, 2027
Rehearsals Begin: February 7, 2027
Performances: March 18-21 & 25-27, 2027

Fuddy Meers
Auditions: March 21-22, 2027
Rehearsals Begin: March 29, 2027
Performances: May 6-8 & 13-16, 2027

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