Directors and Staff Positions are hired by the Board of Education and are bound by BOE policy.

Director of Players (David Roth): The Director of Staples Players is the head of the entire organization. Decisions or actions cannot be taken without a conference with and approval from the Director. The Director has the authority to do what s/he feels necessary in order to better the organization. Dismissals, appointments, cancellations and any other actions concerning the organization fall under his jurisdiction, except those responsibilities delegated by the Director. The Director is responsible to the Arts Coordinator, Adele Valovich and the Principal, Gloria Rakovic.

Technical Director of Players (Joseph Ziegahn): The Technical Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of technical production: sound, lighting, scenic design and construction, costumes and running the shows. All senior managers and the production assistant report to the Technical Director and the Technical Director works in collaboration with the director of Players. S/He is responsible for the general maintenance of the auditorium and equipment. S/He tries to coordinate work with the custodial staff at Staples. The Technical Director is responsible to the Arts Coordinator, Adele Valovich and the Principal, Gloria Rakovic.

Communication Director (Matt Deedon): While the duties may fluctuate according to the personnel, current expectations include: sale of ads, gathering information for the program, arranging for printin _øg of the program, development of sound, work in all promotional areas (including contact with other organizations and the local press) and aid in supervision of studio theatre rehearsals and performances. S/He must possess the ability to work cooperatively with the officers and the directors.

Production Assistant: The production assistant should have a sense of design and . S/He is responsible for costuming the main stage productions and supervising all work in the costume room. S/He is also responsible for maintaining the costume room and its inventory. It may also be necessary to aid in the supervision of the studio theatre productions.

Adjunct Staff: Depending on the needs of the show in production, a choreographer, musical director and pit conductor may be hired. They are to be accorded the same respect as other staff positions. Their specialized contributions are highly valued.

Officers are elected by their peers based on leadershipqualities and dedication to the organization. Elections occur at the end of the year before their terms begin. While most officers serve during their senior year, exceptions are possible when necessary. As members of the Board of Directors, these officers participate at all levels of decision making: setting goals, solving problems, determining studio theatre productions, planning events and serving as role models.

President and Vice President of Acting: The responsibility of these officers is to work closely with the directors of the organization. Keeping lines of communication open is a major part of their responsibility. They often act as liaison between the director and technical director and student members. Supervision and direction of all activities involving the Players organization are important. They do not have the authority to take actions affecting the organization, without first conferring with the director. They will at all times keep in close contact with the other officers and senior managers. They must promote a good attitude and set a positive example for the students. They should maintain an active role throughout the studio theatre season by offering directors support and help.

Vice-President of Technical Coordination: Supervision of the senior managers and insuring deadlines are met are the primary responsibilities of these officers. They are in regular communication with the director and the technical Director of Players. They concern themselves with all technical areas of production: design, construction, lighting, sound, publicity, arts and graphics, business, make-up, costumes and other areas. They act as consultants for all studio theatre productions. They may also appoint people to take on special tasks or oversee a project on a given show. Any technical problem should be brought to the attention of these officers immediately. They, along with the Technical Director and the persons involved, will attempt to solve the difficulty. A secure knowledge of tech, a responsible nature and a good attitude are the requirements one must meet in order to fill these positions.