Portland, Oregon
Posted: 21-May-26
Location: NEWTON, Massachusetts
Type: Gig
Salary: 7000-10000
Preferred Education:
Position: Musical Theatre Director
Location: Newton Country Day School, 785 Centre St. Newton, MA
Schedule: (Seasonal) Extracurricular program; weekday after-school rehearsals until 6:00pm,(2) Saturday rehearsals, extended evening hours during tech week.
Stipend: 7,000-10,000 based on experience
Position Summary
The Newton Country Day School Theatre Director is responsible for directing and organizing NCDS’s extracurricular fall full-length musical. This year we are producing Les Misérables: School Edition. This role also involves managing the rehearsal calendar, collaborating closely with the production team, and mentoring student leaders to ensure a vibrant, inclusive, and educational experience.
There is room for growth that could also entail leading future NCDS musical productions.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct our Upper School Musical.
- Oversee all creative, rehearsal, and performance aspects from auditions through final performances. Fall season (8/24/26-11/21/26)
- Collaborate with the Producer, Music Director, Choreographer, Technical Director, and Costume Designer to develop a cohesive vision.
- Create and maintain detailed rehearsal and production calendars, including Tech Weeks.
- Liaise with the Arts Chair/Producer on space allocation, scheduling, and budget.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience directing high school-level theater or equivalent educational/community experience.
- Bachelor's degree in theater, musical theatre, or a related field; Masters degree preferred.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience is preferred.
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Familiarity with technical theater processes and commitment to inclusive environments.
- The ideal candidate will have a strong music background in order to fully support this particular production.
Newton Country Day School is an equal opportunity employer. MA law requires fingerprint-based and criminal offender record information (CORI) checks for all employees working in public and private schools.
To apply: send a cover letter and resume to elevine@newtonSH.org.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience directing high school-level theater or equivalent educational/community experience.
- Bachelor's degree in theater, musical theatre, or a related field; Masters degree preferred.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience is preferred.
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Familiarity with technical theater processes and commitment to inclusive environments.
- The ideal candidate will have a strong music background in order to fully support this particular production.
Newton Country Day School is an equal opportunity employer. MA law requires fingerprint-based and criminal offender record information (CORI) checks for all employees working in public and private schools.
To apply: send a cover letter and resume to elevine@newtonSH.org.
