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Music Director for Summer Theatre Camp

CATEGORY: Academic/Instructor

KJK Productions
Yorktown Heights, NY
US

CONTACT NAME

Kevin Kearins

Job Details

DESCRIPTION

KJK Productions is hiring a Music Director for our 2026 summer theatre camp season, featuring two fast-paced, student-centered musical productions.

2026 Productions

Show 1: Footloose: 90-Minute Version
📅 July 6–17, 2026
🎭 Performance: July 17 @ 7 PM

Show 2: Chicago: Teen Edition
📅 July 20–31, 2026
🎭 Performance: July 31 @ 7 PM

⏰ Camp hours: Weekdays, 9 AM–4 PM

⭐ Candidates available for both productions are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

- Teach and rehearse music with performers ages 12+
- Play piano live for rehearsals and performances or manage accompaniment tracks
- Support educational theatre workshops throughout camp
- Lead and conduct a small pit band/orchestra if used
- Build confidence, musicianship, and ensemble skills in a fast rehearsal setting

Compensation

$750–$1,000 per week
Paid per production • Independent contractor role

Location/Transportation

Camp is in Yorktown Heights, NY, approximately 50 minutes from Manhattan’s West Side.

🚐 Transportation may be available from the Manhattan (Midtown West, UWS or Upper Manhattan)
🏠 No housing provided

Qualifications

- Experience working with children required
- Theatre education background preferred
- NYS Fingerprint Clearance required
- Strong piano skills preferred

📩 To apply, send your resume + 3 theatre/education references to [email protected]

DURATION

Jul 6, 2026 - Jul 31, 2026

SALARY

$750.00 – $1,000.00 per week

HOW TO APPLY

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