Mosesian Center for the Arts 321 Arsenal Street Watertown, MA 02472

Website Email Date Posted:

October 09, 2026

Region:

Eastern Massachusetts Category:

Education/Instruction Type:

Part-Time Music Director, Joseph and the

Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Description:

Watertown Children's Theatre at the Mosesian Center for the Arts is seeking an experienced music director for our Spring 2027 musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat! Music directors will work in collaboration with stage director, production manager, and choreographer, and will be responsible for teaching and accompanying vocal rehearsals, hiring musicians, and playing/conducting tech rehearsals and performances. This is a 1099 contract position. Stipend range is $1850-2000 depending on scope of production and experience.

Qualifications:

This position requires:

• Availability for production meetings, auditions, rehearsals, tech rehearsals, and performances as scheduled.
• Experience as a music director with students in grades 3-9
• BFA or equivalent experience
• Ability to implement successful methods of classroom management, in addition to upholding the WCT mission, which is "to foster self discovery, creativity, confidence, group responsibility, and pride in accomplishment, as well as the development of skills in an enjoyable, non-competitive environment."
• Prior experience and a passion for implementing educational theatre and music programming and strengthening current programming for children and teens
• Willingness to collaborate with a director and other teaching artists
• Excellent communication and organizational skills Schedule is below
• music director will only need to attend rehearsals they are scheduled for, not all dates.

Orientation/Audition dates and tech rehearsals/performances are required:

Orientation:

Wednesday, March 24, 3:30 PM-6:30

PM Auditions/Callbacks:

Friday, March 26, 3:30 PM-6:30 PM Saturday, March 27, 2:00 PM-5:00 PM Rehearsals (not all participants will be required at every rehearsal): Wednesday/Friday 3:30 PM-6:30 PM, March 31-June 4 Saturdays, April 10, May 1, June 5, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM (No rehearsals April 17-25) Tech Rehearsals (attendance is required for all cast): June 7-8, 3:30 PM-6:45 PM June 9-10, 3:15-7

PM Performances:

Friday, June 11, 7:00 PM Saturday, June 12, 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM Sunday, June 13, 2:00

PM How To Apply:

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Deidre Purcell, WCT Artistic Director, at production.wct@mosesianarts.org . For more information about WCT's program and mission please visit our website www.mosesianarts.org .

Apply by:

November 30, 2026

Salary:

$1,900 / Total fee About this

Organization:

The Mosesian Center for the Arts (MCA) is a dynamic multidisciplinary arts center located in a 30,000-square-foot historic building in Watertown, Massachusetts. Our facility includes a 339-seat main stage theater, a black box performance space, visual arts classrooms and studios, galleries, and administrative offices. We present and support a wide range of programming—professional and community-based theater, live music, comedy, visual art exhibitions, and arts education for all ages. At the heart of MCA's mission is a commitment to equitable access to the arts, and to fostering a welcoming space where creativity thrives and diverse voices are celebrated. We encourage proposals from individuals and firms that reflect the diversity of our community. The Mosesian Center for the Arts is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression,sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. Back to Search Results Other listings by this Org Home