Deadline for AD search is Jan. 15, 1998

The Northwest Asian American Theater (NWAAT) is seeking a highly motivated, team oriented, motivated person to serve as Artistic Director to lead NWAAT in the Asian American theatre community.

Duties of Artistic Director:

• Work with aspiring Asian American actors to nurture their artistic development.
• Artistic Direction - Selects season, supervises the hiring of directors, designers and production staff.
• Overall responsibility for artistic vision and direction for the theater.
• Be accountable to the Board of Directors for adherence to the mission and goals of NWAAT.
• Works with directors, production, design and artistic staff to maintain overall artistic quality of theatre productions.
• Reads and evaluates scripts for possible productions, act as dramaturgy.
• Research plays as needed for directors.
• Develop and manage the International Artists Collaboration Program.
• Work with playwrights on development of new scripts.
• In conjunction with the Business Director promote the theater throughout the community.
• Seek out and develop the talent of upcoming and aspiring Asian American artists.
• Represents the theater to media, community and granters.
• Works with the NWAAT Board of Directors in PR and fundraising.

Qualifications:

• Minimum two years experience in program development and directing artistic theater productions.
• College degree from (4) year university in fine arts or related degrees.
• Knowledge and experience in Asian American Theatre.
• Ability to work with diverse backgrounds within the Asian American Community.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and able to provide leadership to artistic staff and personnel.

NWAAT promotes equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. NWAAT will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability in any employment practice, unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification. Women, minorities, and disabled are encouraged to apply.

Send resume by December 15, 1997 to:

Albert Shen
6021 25th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115

email shenal@classic.msn.com

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