Middle School Drama/Musical Director JobID: 3694
Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Activity Sponsor
Date Posted:
5/20/2026
Location:
JH Walker Middle School (MS)
Date Available:
09/01/2026
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Middle School Drama/Musical Director
The Middle School Drama/Musical Director reports to the Superintendent, Principal, and/or Supervisor of Fine & Performing Arts.
Position Summary:
The Middle School Drama/Musical Director provides visionary artistic leadership for the school's yearly musical production, with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and elevating the program to the highest standard of performance.
This role is responsible for the entire production, including but not limited to, auditions and casting, while directing all aspects of the performance. The director will design and lead rigorous and purposeful rehearsals, developing and guiding students' skills in acting, storytelling, music, and stage presence while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and artistic growth.
The director will ensure alignment across all creative and technical elements to produce a cohesive and high caliber performance while working with the assistant director.
The director will maintain clear communication with students, families, and school personnel, manage rehearsal schedules and production timelines, and ensure a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all participants and staff.
General Duties and Responsibilities:
The Middle School Drama/Musical Director is responsible for all aspects of the production, including, but not limited to:
Selection of musical
Submitting requisitions for rental/procurement of rights
Organizing & Scheduling
Auditions
Casting
Facilities use
Rehearsals
Performances
Facilitating auditions
Rehearsal schedule & protocols
Creates & distributes rehearsal schedule & maintains attendance for staff, volunteers & students
Delegating responsibilities to Middle School Drama/Musical Assistant Director, staff & volunteers
Recruiting & coordinating volunteers along with Nutley Schools Theatrical Society (Parent Organization)
Works with BOE administration & Nutley Schools Theatrical Society (Parent Organization) regarding the many procedural items that are to be taken care of included but not limited to:
Budgeting
Set items
Rental items
Costuming
Programs
Scorebooks/Scripts
Rehearsal tracks
Promotion/publicity
Ticket sales
Principles & techniques of acting, singing, dancing & music
Blocking & staging
Choreography & blocking of all musical productions
Singing & vocal production
Coordinating cast, crew, lighting & sound design
Oversees all aspects of creating the set
Communication with art teacher if needed for set design
Create & oversee online ticket sales platform
Responsible for overseeing the entire production
Overseeing all rehearsals
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