School Theatre Artistic Staff

Responsibilities

• Run auditions and cast the show per established guidelines and procedures.
• Prepare blocking, vocal arrangements, and choreography in advance of working with actors.
• Plan and lead well-organized, productive, and enjoyable rehearsals that engage and challenge both experienced and beginning performers, provide for general skill-building, and meet weekly production goals.
• Build and maintain a safe, supportive environment for learning and risk-taking, dealing with student behavioral challenges with fairness, firmness, consistency, and compassion.
• Achieve high-level performances that delight and impress audiences.

Key Dates and Weekly Schedules

• Auditions for both shows start the week of August 29, 2026.
• Rehearsals for Beauty and the Beast are Mon/Wed plus one Sunday per month; add'l lead rehearsals by arrangement; performances are April 7-12, 2027.
• Rehearsals for Shrek the Musical are Tue/Thu plus one Sunday per month; add'l lead rehearsals by arrangement; performances are February 14-21, 2027.

Requirements

• Experience working with young performers of this particular age group and level of experience.
• Success serving in similar roles in similar projects.
• Reliability/dependability (including transportation).
• Personal warmth and ability to make each student feel “seen,” organization and efficiency.
• Flexibility and resilience.
• Collegial, generous collaborator.

Compensation

$25-$60 per hour depending on role and experience; part-time employee status.

Contact Information

To apply: Interested candidates should provide a resumé, access to portfolio from past/similar engagements, and contact info for two professional references who can speak directly to the candidate’s qualifications for the position.

Scheck Hillel is an equal opportunity employer.