CSUS Director of Musical
Company: Cambridge Public Schools
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: April 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Description of Service Opportunity: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES NOTE: 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. Minimum Requirements: THEATER DIRECTION
Qualifications 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: January 26, 2026 through May 8, 2026
Contract Amount: Flat Rate $2275.00
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