CSUS Director of Musical

Cambridge Public Schools; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 23,103 - 27,674; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking a qualified candidate for the Theater Direction position, responsible for producing and directing school productions. The role entails teaching acting techniques, coordinating with various teams, and ensuring the overall success of the productions. A valid Massachusetts Theater Education certification is required, along with expertise in dramatics. The selected candidate will work closely with students and oversee all aspects of the plays, fostering a supportive and educational environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates expertise in knowledge and teaching of dramatics.
• Must supervise any assistants, volunteers, and students involved in production.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Produces and directs school plays or musicals for public performances.
• Teaches acting techniques and conducts auditions.
• Coordinates with various teams for successful production execution.

Skills

Theater direction

Teaching acting principles

Vocal and body expression

Production coordination

Education

Valid Massachusetts Theater Education certification

Job description

Description of Service Opportunity:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES NOTE:

Produces and directs play or musical for school and public performances, adhering to safety guidelines and creating the production calendar in collaboration with school and VPA department.
Applies a social justice approach and equity lens in all aspects of casting and process.
Designs and conducts recruitment/outreach programs to attract theater participants.
Teaches acting principles and techniques to students
Teaches enunciation, diction, voice development, using voice exercises, speech drills, explanation, lectures, and improvisation.
Discusses and demonstrates vocal and body expression to teach acting styles, character development, and personality projection.
Auditions students to select cast and assign parts, employing an equity lens.
Rehearses and drills students to ensure they master parts.
Coordinates with VPA department for necessary support staff such as choreographers, design teams, tech teams. Must adhere to formal process before anyone is permitted to begin work.
Works with tech/costume teams to assign non-performing students to backstage production tasks, such as constructing, painting, moving scenery; managing properties and costuming; operating stage lighting and sound equipment; and operating the stage counter-weight system.
Selects script for production and coordinates with VPA department so that all royalties, rental fees, and other fees/bills associated with a production are submitted on time and paid. Maintains an accurate record of all expenses and receipts. Presents budget to VPA department.
Secures and reserves rehearsal and performance facilities with building administration.
Oversees proper organization and storage of stock theatrical units, props, and school-owned equipment and material on the school stage, in the auditorium, and in the theater classroom.
Organizes, plans, and directs the respective play.
Ensures process for costume and properties rental and purchase, work with staff for lighting and sound design and application and set design and construction.
Develops a rehearsal schedule
Any other duty necessary to the success of a production.

MinimumRequirements:

THEATER DIRECTION
Qualifications

Supervise any assistants, volunteers, and students involved in production.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR CERTIFICATION
Valid Massachusetts Theater Education certification
Current district staff member (preferred)
Demonstrates expertise in knowledge and teaching of dramatics.
Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Length of Contract:

January 26, 2026 through May 8, 2026

Contract Amount:

Flat Rate $2275.00