Skylark is seeking a stage director!

Skylark Opera Theatre is accepting applications NOW for stage directors interested in directing the remount of Gian Carlo Menotti's one-act opera, AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS, in December 2022. Applicants may also be considered for working on upcoming performance opportunities, including staging concerts, publicity and benefit events. Salary range for the main stage production is $4,000-$5,000; other projects will be compensated commensurate with the scope of the project.

Applicants should send a resume of their training/education and professional experience in directing opera/music-theatre, together with relevant references and a letter (or letters) of recommendation from a professional theater source, along with current contact information, to Angeline Carlson, boardpres@skylarkopera.org. A job description may be found here. THE DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS JUNE 1, 2022.

The selection process will include a phone/virtual ZOOM interview with the Interim Artistic Director, Gary Briggle, and representatives of the Board of Directors. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application/interview process, please contact Angeline Carlson.

Skylark Opera Theatre is dedicated to building an equitable environment that is mixed across lines of difference, and strongly encourages applications from Black, Indigenous, People of Color, women, transgender and non-binary candidates. Applications from populations underrepresented in the music-theater field are strongly encouraged to apply.

Note that this position is expected to reside in the Minneapolis area for the duration of the contract. Skylark Opera Theatre does not provide compensation for relocation or housing.