Thank you for your interest in serving as the Executive Director for IHSTF 2027! We appreciate your willingness to share your time and talents!

Requirements:

To be eligible for selection, the Festival Director applicant must:  

a) have served at least two years on the Festival Committee.

b) be a member of the Illinois Theatre Association.

c) have had previous Festival experience, i.e. bringing students, evaluating performances, conducting workshops, and/or presenting productions.

d) agree to a three-year commitment: • one year as Executive Director elect • one year as Executive Director • one year as Executive Director Emeritus.

The Application Process:

The applicant must complete this online form, which includes:

a) previous Festival experience.  

b) qualifications.

c) the names and phone numbers of three references. (Two of these should be people who worked with the applicant on a Festival Committee.)

d) a personal statement as to why the applicant wants to serve as the IHSTF Executive Director.

Applications must be received by February 21, 2025.