ARE YOU GRAND RAPIDS CIVIC THEATRE’S NEXT ARTISTIC DIRECTOR?
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre seeks a dynamic mission-driven Artistic Director. The Artistic Director’s (AD) key mission is to set the artistic and creative vision for Civic Theatre, ensuring that the productions and processes are of the highest possible quality and that the organization is fostering a culture of inclusiveness and belonging. The AD continually assesses, improves upon, and models Civic Theatre’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values within the community.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ROLE
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HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and work samples (via email, google drive, website link, etc.) to jobs@william-charles.com. In the subject line please type: Artistic Director Application 2023.
Civic will begin reviewing applications on July 1 and continue until the position is filled. Start date is negotiable: between August 2023 and Spring 2024.
ABOUT CIVIC
Established in 1926, the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre and School of Theatre Arts is one of the oldest and largest community theatres in the nation. We are in the heart of our community in Downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, and are one of the pillars of the performing arts and cultural fabric of our community. Learn more about Civic’s rich history HERE. Photo credit below: Copyright Laszlo Regos Photography
ABOUT GRAND RAPIDS
Grand Rapids, Michigan is the second largest city in Michigan and is the arts and cultural center of the entire West Michigan region. Grand Rapids Civic Theatre joins the Grand Rapids Symphony, Circle Theatre, the Grand Rapids Ballet, Broadway Grand Rapids, and Opera Grand Rapids as the premiere performing arts organizations in the community. A history in logging and furniture manufacturing has given way to bustling modern industries like health care, education, and manufacturing for the automotive and aviation industries, among others. Grand Rapids is home to an exciting culinary scene, with new and different restaurants, breweries, distilleries, and wineries opening regularly. A comparatively low cost of living, exceptional public schools, expansive public lands and parks, and wonderful natural resources have earned Grand Rapids the distinction of having exceptionally high “quality of life” ratings. Learn more about GR HERE. Photo credit below: Sean Pavone/iStockphoto/Getty Images
The cast of School of Rock joins together on stage before their final performance at Grand Rapids Civic Theatre in August 2022. Photo credit: Tony Ochoa, Cast Member