Spring Play Co Director

Cambridge Public Schools; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Cambridge Public Schools Visual & Performing Arts in Cambridge, Massachusetts, seeks a Spring Play Co Director to produce and direct a school theatre production for public performances, coordinating with the VPA department and staff.

The role involves casting, rehearsals, budgeting, safety compliance, and outreach to recruit participants; requires valid MA Theater Education certification and preference for current district staff.

Qualifications

• Valid Massachusetts Theater Education certification.
• Current district staff member preferred.
• Demonstrates expertise in dramatics and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Produces and directs play or musical for school and public performances.
• Adheres to safety guidelines and manages production calendar.
• Develops recruitment/outreach programs to attract theater participants.
• Teaches acting principles, diction, voice development, and performance skills.
• Auditions and casts students with an equity lens.
• Coordinates with VPA department for support staff and resources.
• Manages royalties, rental fees, and payments; maintains records.

Education

Valid Massachusetts Theater Education certification

Current district staff member (preferred)

Demonstrates expertise in dramatics

Job description

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Spring Play Co Director

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Job Details

Job ID: 5936335

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Description of Service Opportunity:

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:

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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

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: March 08, 2027 through May 07, 2027

Contract Amount Flat Rate $1700.00

Position Type: Part-Time

Contact Information

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