Director of Musical: PAUS

Cambridge Public Schools; Cambridge (MA); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Cambridge Public Schools seeks a Director of Musical to produce and direct school and public performances, managing the production calendar with the Visual & Performing Arts team.

The role emphasizes an equity lens in casting, recruitment, and instruction, requiring Massachusetts Theater Education certification and collaboration with staff, designers, and volunteers to deliver high-quality productions.

Qualifications

• Valid Massachusetts Theater Education certification.
• Current district staff member preferred.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Produces and directs play or musical for school and public performances.
• Collaborates with VPA department to design production schedule and manage staff.
• Rehearses students and coordinates with design teams for lights, sound, costumes.
• Monitors budget, royalties, rentals, and facility bookings.
• Organizes recruitment and outreach to attract theater participants.

Skills

Dramatics teaching

Education

Massachusetts Theater Education certification

Job description

Director of Musical: PAUS

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Job Details

Job ID: 5936075

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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.

Requirements:

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

September 07, 2026 through Februrary 26, 2027

Contract Amount

Flat Rate $2275.00

Position Type: Part-Time

Contact Information

• Cambridge Public Schools
• 135 Berkshire Street
• Cambridge, Massachusetts 02141
• Email: [e-mail]

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