Assistant Show Director

GEAR Productions is looking to hire an Assistant Director to work with Artistic Director, Beth Berry, during our 2026 All-School production Humbug at Matunuck Elementary.

This theatrical event can involve 150+ performers, from kindergarten to 5th grade. Over the past twenty-five years, GEAR has provided many school communities with the opportunity to experience the personal and interpersonal benefits of live performance. For more information on our work and values, please visit our website at https://gearproductions.org/.

Responsibilities as assistant director will include attending production meetings, assisting Beth during rehearsals, independently leading rehearsals, and helping manage performers during the show. This position provides an opportunity to learn GEAR’s unique method of doing theatre, including: self-casting, live music, and original educational content.

An ideal candidate would be familiar with the processes involved in producing a play, comfortable taking a leadership role in the rehearsal room, excited about working with performers with a wide range of physical and mental abilities, and a self-motivated team player willing to take on all the unexpected bumps that arise in this kind of project. All applicants must also be willing to procure a BCI through the South Kingstown Police Department or the RI Attorney General’s office.

Planned schedule: Pre-production work to begin mid-December; rehearsals run before and after school January 2 to February 13; daytime load-in at SKHS February 17-20; evening rehearsals and Tech Week is February 23-27, with Performances on February 28, 2026.

This work will be compensated with a stipend of $5,000.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should email Beth Berry at bethberry2012@gmail.com with a document containing the following items:

● A short statement (100-200 words) outlining your reasoning for joining this project, as well as how your experience and background qualifies you for this role.
● A resumé
● Contact Information for two references