NWAAT extends search for Artistic Director until 7/31/2000

Northwest Asian American Theatre (NWAAT)
409 Seventh Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98104

Is recruiting for the position of


Artistic Director

Position
An exciting opportunity with the Northwest Asian American Theatre for a creative, dynamic, highly motivated, and team oriented Artistic Director to provide strong leadership into a new era. The Artistic Director reports directly to the Board of Directors and is held accountable for meeting NWAAT&Mac226;s mission and goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Bring life to the missions and goals of NWAAT with leadership, enthusiasm, and dedication.
• Overall responsibility for the artistic vision and direction of the theatre.
• Manage the creation, implementation, and evaluation of all artistic programming.
• Serve as producer for all productions, working closely with directors, production, design, and artistic staff.
• Ensure cultural authenticity and sensitivity of all artistic programming.
• Seek out and develop talent of upcoming and aspiring Asian American artists.
• Work with local Asian American performers in nurturing their artistic growth.
• Work with local Asian American playwrights on the development of new scripts.
• Read and evaluate scripts for possible productions.
• Serve as the region&Mac226;s main referral source for Asian Pacific Islander (API) American talent.
• Serve as the theatre spokesperson to the media, community, and fund granters.
• Network with local arts organizations and community serving as an Asian American authority on community issues and cultural authenticity.
• Network with API American talent and theatres nationwide while preserving NWAAT's identity.
• In collaboration with the Business Manager, promote NWAAT in the API, Arts, and funding communities.
• Develop and manage the international Artists Collaboration Program.
• Work with the NWAAT Board of Directors on public relations and fundraising projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Theater/Performing Arts or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• At least 4-5 years in program development and directing theatre productions.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Asian American theatre and the ability to work with diverse groups including those within the API community.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, and ability to establish effective working relationships with a wide range of people.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work, and coordinate work and staff.
• Ability to work independently, efficiently, and calmly under stressful conditions.

Salary and Benefits
Depending on Qualifications. Please indicate salary requirements.

Application Deadline
July 31, 2000

To Apply

Send cover letter and resume to:

Artistic Director Selection Committee
c/o Lucille Pan
4312 NE 9th PL
Renton, WA 98059


Visit http://www.nwaat.org/ for more information on NWAAT.

The Northwest Asian American Theatre is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity.

As the region&Mac226;s only API American theatre, NWAAT serves to promote the visions and voices of the API American community. In doing so, the theatre augments a positive self-image through the arts and provides arts access to underserved populations, such as the region&Mac226;s community of recent immigrants whose transition into American life is aided by NWAAT&Mac226;s artistic and cultural outreach efforts. In a time of ever-increasing cultural diversity, NWAAT seeks to use the medium of high-quality theatre as a bridge between the API community and the community-at-large, initiating dialogue and expanding cultural understanding. NWAAT fosters an environment where API Americans function as role models for the API community, utilizing the performing arts to re-affirm the API American experience.