Nashville Repertory Theatre (Nashville Rep) is seeking a visionary, collaborative, and strategic Artistic Director to co-lead the organization at a pivotal moment in its evolution. The Artistic Director will be a bold and inclusive artistic leader who is deeply passionate about theatre’s role in shaping culture and community. They will provide the creative vision for Nashville Rep, curating an annual production season that is both artistically vibrant, community-centered and fiscally responsible, while sharing organizational leadership with the Executive Director.
This role offers the opportunity to shape the artistic future of one of Nashville’s most established and respected arts institutions. The Artistic Director will report to the Board of Directors and will oversee the creative and production operations, including season planning, education strategy, community engagement, and partnership development.
Compensation & Benefits
Nashville Repertory Theatre offers a salary of $77,000 – $82,000, commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, 403B retirement and paid time off.
Key Responsibilities
Artistic Vision & Season Planning
- Conceive and curate a dynamic, inclusive, and mission-aligned annual production season.
- Select all productions, directors, designers, actors, and key artistic collaborators. It is expected that the Artistic Director will direct a minimum of two productions per season.
- Provide creative leadership and strategic oversight for the Ingram New Works program, nurturing the development of new plays and playwrights while integrating the program into the broader artistic identity of the organization.
- Collaborate with and engage the Board Artistic Committee.
- Champion artistic excellence and innovation while reflecting and engaging the diverse voices of Middle Tennessee.
- Ensure the season plan aligns with organizational values, community needs, and financial sustainability.
Organizational Leadership & Team Management
- Serve as a co-leader with the Executive Director, contributing to strategic planning, internal culture, and institutional vision.
- Supervise the production and education teams, including directors, designers, teaching artists, and technical staff.
- Promote a culture of collaboration, inclusion, accountability, and artistic integrity across the organization.
Budgeting & Fiscal Responsibility
- Partner with the Executive Director and staff to develop and manage artistic budgets.
- Ensure fiscal accountability for all productions and artistic programming.
- Make programmatic decisions that balance artistic ambition with financial sustainability.
Education & Community Engagement
- Develop and guide strategy for Nashville Rep’s education and outreach programs.
- Expand meaningful partnerships with schools, educators, and community organizations.
- Promote accessibility and deepen community participation in artistic programs.
Fundraising & Advocacy
- Actively participate in fundraising and donor engagement efforts in partnership with the Executive Director and Board.
- Represent the organization publicly, cultivating relationships with donors, patrons, artists, and community leaders.
- Advocate for the role of the arts in education, civic dialogue, and regional identity.
