RES Production Musical Director

Sylvania; Redding (CT); On-site; USD 4,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Sylvania is looking for a RES Production Musical Director for the 2026-2027 school year to oversee all aspects of student play and musical productions. Responsibilities include play selection, creating audition materials, directing rehearsals, and managing the technical designs.

This role requires a CT Certified Teacher and a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre. A stipend of $4,204.00 is offered, with payments distributed across the school year.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current CT teacher certification.
• Bachelor's in Theatre or equivalent professional experience required.
• Interview may be necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of a student play and musical production.
• Select the play with administrative permission.
• Develop a rehearsal calendar and direct students.

Skills

CT Certified Teacher

Experience in theatre production

Budget management

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre

Job description

POSITION

RES Production Musical Director 2026 - 2027 (oversee all aspects of a student play & musical production)

QUALIFICATIONS

CT Certified Teacher

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre with an emphasis in Education, or equivalent professional experience

An interview may be necessary

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Selection of the play with permission from administration.
2. Present a clear and detailed vision/concept for the play and its design.
3. Create audition material and hold auditions.
4. Work with the production team/audition panel to make callback and casting decisions.
5. Develop a rehearsal calendar
6. Direct students in a safe and encouraging environment.
7. Prepare and cover topics including, but not limited to, proper vocal technique, expression, dynamics, and character portrayal.
8. Develop and work within a budget.
9. Oversee the technical designs of the show in conjunction with the vision of the play. This includes set, lighting, sound, costumes, and props.
10. Communicate efficiently with the production team and school personnel in a professional and efficient manner.

TIME REQUIREMENTS

Auditions (2-4 days = 2 or 3 days for auditions and 1 day for callbacks).

Rehearsals each week (Monday-Thursday).

Subject to change for needs of practice, lost days of school, etc.

Rehearsal times after school until 4:30pm.

Extended rehearsal times (Monday-Thursday) the two weeks leading up to the performances.

Preparing, performing and accompanying alternate performances. ie; road-show, various advertising opportunities, award shows, etc. TBD.

Additional time outside of rehearsals required to design the show and prepare blocking and staging needs.

Meetings with parents/volunteers in regards to technical design: set, costumes, props, lighting, sound will be required on an as needed basis.

STIPEND

$4,204.00

½ to be paid in December and the balance in June

POSITION AVAILABLE

August 2026