Posted: 03-Nov-25
Location: Princeton, New Jersey
Type: Gig
Salary: $3000+
Salary Details:
Required Education:
Join our team as the Stage Director of our Annual School Musical!
Are you a passionate educator who loves creating theater magic with elementary and middle school students? Do you enjoy working with large ensembles of children of all ages? Are you excited to be part of a community that values the contributions of every child just as much as artistic excellence? If so, you might be a great fit to be the Stage Director for our annual spring musical!
What You’ll Do
In collaboration with the Musical Production Team and under the supervision of the Head of School, you’ll work to:
- Collaborate with the Production Team to finalize a rehearsal schedule (see below)
- Collaborate with the Production Team to develop and implement the set design, costume design, and prop design for the musical
- Block and rehearse all scenes in the musical
- Collaborate with the Music Director to ensure songs are performance-ready
- Collaborate with the Student Choreographer to block all dance numbers
- Collaborate with the Technical Director to create a run sheet for the stage crew
- Collaborate with the Audio Technician to create a mic sheet for the show and ensure the audio needs are met
- Stay in communication with the Production Team and students’ families about relevant topics
Schedule
The Stage Director is expected to be in attendance for all performances and any scheduled stage rehearsals. Collaboration meetings begin in December, after-school rehearsals begin in (January or) February, and performances are in May. More information will provided as requested.
About Princeton Friends School
Set on a historic, wooded property, Princeton Friends School offers to pre-Kindergarteners to eighth graders a child-centered, joyful, progressive, and vigorous education and community life, richly infused with the Quaker values of integrity, respect for all, and taking action in the world. Well-prepared for the secondary schools they choose to attend, Princeton Friends School graduates are known for being independent thinkers, self-confident, and generous of spirit. The professional community is highly collaborative, with ample opportunities for professional development and creativity.
For more information about Princeton Friends School, including our mission and progressive philosophy, please go to our website at www.princetonfriendsschool.org.
Compensation
Stipend of $3000+, commensurate with education, training, and relevant experience.
To Apply
At Princeton Friends School, we are deeply committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where all students, educators, and staff can learn, grow, and thrive. We believe that our school is strengthened by the variety of identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences represented within it, and we seek to build a team that reflects the diversity of the students and families we serve.
Our approach to inclusion is grounded in ongoing dialogue, reflection, and learning, with particular attention to issues of race, identity, and belonging. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are dedicated to ensuring a workplace free of discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by applicable law.
We are also committed to supporting individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and during employment, including providing reasonable accommodations as needed. You can request an accommodation alongside your application.
Apply by emailing a cover letter, CV/resume, and 3 professional references to theater@princetonfriends.org. Please email all documents in PDF format.
Collaboration meetings begin in December, after-school rehearsals begin in February, and performances are in May. More information will provided as requested.