The Real School of Music is looking for an engaging, well-organized, and creative Children’s Musical Theatre Director for ages 6-14 for our school in Andover, MA. This is a year round position with part-time hours September-June and full-time hours for our Summer programs in July & August.
**This position will begin training in late June to begin Summer hours starting July 8th.**
If you love sharing the joy of music with others in your community, Real School is the place for you. At our three schools in Andover & Burlington, MA and Derry, NH we give students of all ages and experiences the opportunity to create, play and experience the music they love. Whether it’s private lessons, bands & ensembles, musical theatre, unique summer programming and more, Real School offers more ways to immerse our communities in music all under one roof – and our stellar group of talented musicians and skilled administration are what make us the top private music school in our community.
The Andover Musical Theatre Director is responsible for coordinating all of the children’s musical theatre productions in Andover. Real School believes everyone should have the opportunity to experience music in new ways, so our Musical Theatre program is perfect for newcomers and repeat musical theatre students alike. The Musical Theatre Director will focus on teaching the art of theatre performance and building a show from the ground up while encouraging growth within the Real School community.
While our Marketing Department supports each production in promoting shows for enrollment, the Musical Theatre Director is responsible for additional recruiting, making student/family connections within the school, and responding to interested families to boost enrollment.
During the Academic Year (September-June), the Musical Theatre Director will work part-time to produce between 2-6 productions based on scheduling of once or twice weekly rehearsals during afterschool hours. You can expect to work roughly 6 hours per week including prep time and rehearsals with up to 20 hours during the week of performances (tech week). You can learn more about the format of our Academic Year productions on our website. Many of our Musical Theatre Directors also teach lessons to our students throughout the year.
During the Summer months (July & August), the Musical Theatre Director will work full-time to produce 3 two-week productions as part of our RealJams Academy Summer Programming. These programs are Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm with opportunities for students to enjoy workshops such as costuming, character development, set building, stage makeup, theatre games and more. You can learn more about the format our Summer productions and our scheduled shows for this Summer on our website.
➤ $28-32 per hour
➤ Paid time off plus paid company holidays
➤ 401(k) available for all employees after 6 months
➤ Employee discounts
➤ Flexible schedule
➤ Opportunities for growth to other programs or teaching lessons
✅ 1+ years of relevant experience in musical theatre
✅ Previous experience working with young children, ideally in a theatrical setting, with the ability to corral group sizes up to 35 with help
✅ Strong organizational and time management skills
✅ Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
✅ Effective communication and interpersonal skills
✅ Flexibility in working with different experience levels, learning styles, age groups
✅ Valid driver’s license with reliable vehicle
✅ Bachelor’s degree in a related field