Spring Play Co Director
Company: Cambridge Public Schools
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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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. Minimum 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 2, 2026 through May 4, 2026
Contract Amount: Flat Rate $1700.00
Keywords: Cambridge Public Schools, Nashua , Spring Play Co Director, Education / Teaching , Cambridge, New Hampshire
