Musical Theater Co-Director & pianist - Kids' Cabaret

The New School of Music is seeking an energetic, creative, and collaborative musical theater educator to co-direct a full-day, three-week summer musical theater program for children ages 7–12. This is a hands-on leadership role for an artist-educator who is passionate about theater, music, and working with young performers.

Program Dates & Schedule

• Dates: Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 31
  (Final performance on the afternoon of Friday, July 31)

• Program Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

• Director Contract Hours: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, including one paid 60-minute meal break daily

Position Overview

Co-directors work as a team to design and lead a creative, immersive musical theater experience. Students collaboratively write, rehearse, and perform an original musical, gaining foundational skills in singing, acting, movement, and theatrical storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a co-director to design and implement a three-week musical theater curriculum

• Guide students through the creation of an original musical, including script development, music, and staging

• Lead daily sessions in singing, acting, movement/dance, improvisation, and theater games

• Support students in basic prop and set design

• Provide musical direction, including composing and accompanying original music (piano required)

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging environment that encourages teamwork, creativity, and confidence

• Prepare students for a final performance for family and friends

Program Description

In this three-week musical theater intensive, young performers design, write, and stage their own original production. Students explore the fundamentals of acting, singing, dancing, scriptwriting, and staging through hands-on activities and collaborative projects. Musical theater and pop repertoire are used to build ear training, vocal technique, and musical literacy, while improvisation and movement games promote creativity and ensemble skills. The program culminates in a fully staged original musical performance.

COMPENSATION: $1,100 weekly stipend / $3,300 total

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Theater, Music, Education, or a related field (preferred)

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience teaching school-age children

• Strong music direction skills; piano proficiency required

• Experience creating and implementing musical theater curriculum or lesson plans

• Experience with choreography and staging is a plus

• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, creative environment

• A genuine passion for theater education and working with children

How To Apply:

Email the following materials to Anne Riesenfeld, Executive Director , at [email protected] with “Kids’ Cabaret Co-Director” in the subject line:

• Cover letter detailing your teaching experience and the ages of children taught

• Teaching resume

• List of 2–3 professional references (include name, title, relationship, and contact information)

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interviews will begin once a qualified and diverse applicant pool has been identified. No phone calls, please.

Apply by:

March 17, 2026

Salary:

$1,100 / Per week

About this Organization:

The New School of Music was founded in 1976 by composer, conductor, and musician Nicholas Van Slyck who identified a need in the area for access to high-quality music education and engagement. Driven by the belief that an organization dedicated to fostering a love and understanding of music through our community could address this need by providing access to music lessons, building community, fostering creativity, and providing performance opportunities for its students of all ages, Mr. Van Slyck brought his vision to life. Since its founding, NSM has stayed true to its original mission, today with a team of over 25 teaching artists, and has made a significant community impact through serving students of all ages in and around Cambridge.


The New School of Music is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. Learn more at newschoolofmusic.org