Music Director for Footloose the Musical

Greater Boston Stage Company 395 Main Street Stoneham, MA 02180

Date Posted:

April 08, 2026

Region:

Eastern Massachusetts Category:

Education/Instruction Type:

Seasonal Music Director for Footloose the

Musical Description:

The Young Company at GBSC seeks a music director for our Summer Festival title: Act 3 (Grades 10-12):

Footloose Schedule & Calendar:

Pre-program Planning:

Saturday May 30th: 10AM-3:30PM, Saturday June 20th: 10AM-3:30PM, Wednesday July 1st: 10AM-2PM (Includes Load-in)

Program:

8:00am-3:00pm Mon-Fri (July 6th - August 16th) | Tech week schedules will differ. Exact schedule will be dependent on show title. Performances August 8th-16th

Strike:

immediately following last performance Responsibilities of the

Music Director:

Music direct the production according to the educational parameters of the program and schedule as indicated by the theatre. Collaborate with the artistic staff to achieve the best product and highest quality possible, in keeping with the theatre's intended high standards of production. To teach and play music rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and all performances of the production. T is an additional $85 performance fee. Work with the Education Department to hire up to 2 additional instrumentalists for the production's pit orchestra. Attend all pre-program planning activities. Participate in weekly full-program planning meetings. Participate in a daily midday planning period during the four rehearsal-weeks of the program. Teach, co-teach, or assistant-teach up to two ten-session workshops to a cast of approximately 25 students. Workshop schedule and topics will be determined in collaboration with the Education Department. To be an active participant in strike for the production. Ensure that all students and interns receive a rewarding, enjoyable and safe educational experience during their time at the program.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have experience in music directing, as well as the ability to play live shows as piano apanist with up to two other instrumentalists. Applicants must have experience working with children, preferably in a theatrical setting. Applicants should be strong collaborators,municators, problem-solvers andanizers. Applicants should be able to balance an inclusive educational rehearsal process and a high-quality theatrical production. Applicants should be able to remain punctual, reliable, and flexible throughout the festival process. Completed or ongoing pursuit of training in theatre, music, or education a plus. Must pass

CORI & SORI

background checks.