Packer Collegiate Institute
Brooklyn, NY
US

CONTACT NAME

Viraj Lal

DESCRIPTION

Upper School Musical: Director

Position: Director
Production: Upper School Musical
Audition Dates: February 19, 20, 21, 2025
Performance Dates: May 15, 16, 17, 2025
Rehearsals: Monday through Friday, 3:30pm to 6:00pm, following Packer’s school calendar

Overview:
Packer Collegiate Institute seeks an Upper School Musical Director to lead a high-caliber musical production. This role requires an experienced theater professional who can manage and inspire high school performers and coordinate with the entire creative team to produce a professional-quality show.

Responsibilities:
* Coordinate and direct auditions/callbacks and collaborate with the Musical Director and Choreographer with casting decisions based on the needs of the production.
* Oversee all aspects of the production, from staging, music, choreography, and technical elements to ensure a cohesive experience
* Schedule and direct staging rehearsals, creating a cohesive vision for the production that aligns with the artistic goals and talents of the cast
* Collaborate with the Musical Director and Choreographer to integrate music and choreography, ensuring a unified artistic vision
* Lead and contribute to production staff meetings, discussing artistic needs, set and costume requirements, and technical support
* Schedule and coordinate sitzprobe/wandelprobe with Music Director and Choreographer
* Foster an inclusive, supportive rehearsal environment, encouraging students to explore their roles and grow as performers.

Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree in Theater or related field preferred
* Experience in directing high school or professional musical theater productions.
* Extensive knowledge of Musical Theatre shows and repertory.
* Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
* Collaborative, with a demonstrated ability to work with a creative team and motivate students.
* Ability to create a positive learning environment that challenges and supports student performers.

Compensation: $9000
This position is classified as exempt and is compensated through a stipend. The individual will be employed as a W2 employee.

Application Instructions:
Interested candidates should submit their CV/resume along with a brief email detailing their relevant experience and approach to working with student performers. Please send these materials to Head of Arts, Viraj Lal, as well as Patricia Runcie-Rice and Brian McManimon, at [email protected] by December 6

About Packer
The Packer Collegiate Institute is an independent, college preparatory day school providing co-educational programs from preschool through grade 12. Founded in 1845, Packer is the oldest independent school in Brooklyn and thrives today in historic Brooklyn Heights. Packer is a diverse community of learners in which each person is valued and challenged. We strive to be knowledgeable, empathetic, and engaged members of an interconnected and dynamic world. At Packer, we strive to create a community of belonging that embodies our core values- scholarship, creativity, equity, integrity, joy, and respect.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The Packer Collegiate Institute
The Packer Collegiate Institute is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment laws. It is Packer’s policy that there shall be no discrimination with respect to employment or any of the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of age, race (including hairstyles), religion/creed, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender or sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), disability, sexual and reproductive health decision making (including, but not limited to, the decision to use or access a particular drug, device, or medical service), marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, military status, unemployment status, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information (including genetic characteristics), salary history, credit history, height and weight, arrest or conviction record, any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.

SALARY

$9,000.00 – $9,000.00 per gig

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