We’re Hiring!

Theatre New Brunswick is seeking its next Theatre School Director!

About Us: 

Theatre New Brunswick is a touring, regional theatre company located in Fredericton, NB. Our shows tour all over NB and sometimes beyond. We produce several professional mainstage productions annually, as well as two shows for youth that travel to schools in the province.

We are a dynamic and creative company where no two weeks look the same! Sometimes we are more administrative, and the building is quiet and calm. Sometimes we are full with Theatre School classes, rehearsals in the theatre and meetings in the boardroom. Some days we are more fancy, preparing to open a show while some days we’re in paint clothes, moving tables around and sweeping floors.  

About You:

You love teaching and children and you’ve been working with children for at least a few years. You have a background in theatre. Maybe you have a degree in theatre and/or education. Experience directing shows is an asset, as you’ll direct the two senior theatre classes year-end shows, as well as our Young Company productions. 

You have great communication skills, and the ability to handle high pressure situations. Experience doing administration and/or producing shows is also an asset, as you’ll have responsibilities like preparing contracts for teachers and artists, making rehearsal schedules, communicating with parents and preparing curriculum. 

The Theatre School Director is a full-time position. Work hours are a mix of days, evenings and weekends, because our classes are scheduled mostly when school aged children are available. 

Compensation is $40,000 annually with benefits and a medical plan. It is crucial that TNB, including its Theatre School, be a place where employees, artists and students feel safe and welcome. We aim to be as flexible with work schedules as possible and we respect that some people prefer working from home while some prefer working evenings. Many of our staff balance work with their family lives, artistic practice, and other passion projects. We want to help set you up for success, and are willing to listen to how you envision this position.  

The Theatre School Director will:

  • Be the “Face” of the Theatre School, and be the primary contact with parents;
  • Lead, organize, and coordinate the all Theatre School programs, including supervising, mentorship, and supporting instructors; 
  • Handle any school issues that arise with compassion and care;
  • Prepare the curriculum and design instructional materials;
  • Work with the General Manager and Artistic Director to prepare contracts for teachers and artists;
  • Select plays for the senior theatre school classes and the Young Company with the Artistic Director;
  • Direct the Young Company productions while maintaining our standards for a safe and inclusive workplace;
  • Ensure School policies are up to date and are being applied properly; 
  • Assist other TNB staff with fundraising efforts; 
  • Organize and hire theatre school instructors;
  • Plan for the future of the School.
  • Work with staff to maintain a work environment that people are proud of, remember fondly and return to again and again. 

About the hiring process:   

To apply for this position, contact us to introduce yourself and tell us why you are the right person for this position. Send us a resume along with a cover letter (or video!) that helps us understand who you are and what you bring to the position. 

Please send applications to submissions@tnb.nb.ca with attention to Natasha MacLellan, Artistic & Executive Director and Joanna Bryson, General Manager. 

Applications should be submitted by May 9, 2025. If you have any accessibility needs, please reach out and we’ll be happy to help. 

Applications will be reviewed by Joanna Bryson and Natasha MacLellan. Candidates selected for interviews will be asked to prepare a presentation showcasing their vision for the theatre school and teaching philosophy, and will be asked follow-up questions. If necessary, we may schedule a second round of interviews within the week. We aim to do all of this by the middle of June, because we’d like you to start as soon as you can!

Theatre New Brunswick believes in diversity & inclusion and strongly encourages submissions from artists of equity-seeking communities; these may include gender, age, race, sexuality, disability, neurodiverse, and the intersections thereof.