Middle School Musical Contracted Staff Positions

The Camp Hill School District is seeking candidates for available contracted positions to support its 2026/2027 Middle School Musical, James and the Giant Peach, Jr.:

Director (Stipend: $1,800.00)

Position Summary: The Director is responsible for the overall artistic vision, storytelling, and execution of the Camp Hill Middle School production. The Director leads the rehearsal process, guides student performers, and collaborates closely with the Vocal Director, Choreographer, and production staff to ensure a cohesive, engaging, and developmentally appropriate theatrical experience.

Reports To: All duties are performed under the supervision of, and report directly to, the Pollock Center Executive Director.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and communicate a clear artistic vision for the production consistent with middle school programming and school values
• Lead all acting rehearsals, blocking, character development, and scene work
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive rehearsal environment for student performers
• Collaborate with the Vocal Director and Choreographer to integrate music and movement into storytelling
• Work with production staff on scheduling, pacing, and rehearsal planning
• Ensure the production aligns with school policies, licensing requirements, and Pollock Center standards
• Attend production meetings and provide regular progress updates to the Executive Director
• Oversee performances and participate in technical and dress rehearsals as required
• Fulfills other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Pollock Center Executive Director.

Qualifications:

• Experience directing youth or middle school theatrical productions
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a structured reporting hierarchy
• Commitment to student growth, creativity, and ensemble-based work

Choreographer (Stipend: $1,300.00)

Position Summary: The Choreographer is responsible for creating and teaching age-appropriate choreography that supports the storytelling, music, and imaginative world of the middle school musical. This role emphasizes safe movement practices, student engagement, and ensemble coordination.

Reports To: All duties are performed under the supervision of, and report directly to, The Pollock Center Executive Director.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Create original choreography appropriate for middle school performers
• Teach choreography clearly and efficiently to individuals and groups
• Ensure all movement is safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate
• Collaborate with the Director and Vocal Director to integrate choreography seamlessly into scenes and musical numbers
• Adapt choreography as needed to support staging, costumes, and student ability levels
• Attend choreography rehearsals, technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances as required
• Support a positive rehearsal environment that encourages confidence and teamwork
• Fulfills other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Pollock Center Executive Director or show Director

Qualifications:

• Experience in choreographing for youth or educational theatre
• Strong ability to teach movement to students with varying experience levels
• Knowledge of safe movement practices for young performers
• Collaborative and professional approach to working within a production team

Vocal Director (Stipend: $1,300.00)

Position Summary: The Vocal Director is responsible for teaching, rehearsing, and maintaining all vocal music for the Camp Hill Middle School musical. This role focuses on vocal technique, musical accuracy, ensemble singing, and supporting students’ musical confidence.

Reports To: All duties are performed under the supervision of, and report directly to, The Pollock Center Executive Director.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teach all vocal music, harmonies, and lyrics to student performers
• Lead music rehearsals and support combined rehearsals with staging and choreography
• Promote healthy vocal technique appropriate for middle school voices
• Collaborate with the Director to align musical interpretation with storytelling
• Coordinate with the Choreographer to ensure vocal and movement elements are compatible
• Monitor student progress and provide encouragement and feedback
• Attend sitzprobe, technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances as required
• Maintain musical standards consistent with Pollock Center expectations
• Fulfills other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Pollock Center Executive Director or show Director.

Qualifications:

• Experience teaching vocal music to children or adolescents
• Strong piano and music-reading skills preferred
• Ability to communicate clearly with students of varying musical experience
• Collaborative mindset and flexibility within a team environment

Stage Manager (Stipend: $1,200.00)

Position Summary: The Stage Manager organizes, coordinates, and runs the production, acting as the link between the director, actors, and technical crew. They create schedules, run production meetings and rehearsals, keep track of blocking and technical cues, and run the actual performances.

Reports To: All duties are performed under the supervision of, and report directly to, The Pollock Center Executive Director. (Will also report to the director of the production)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee all rehearsals, production meetings, and performances, including rehearsal room setup, documentation, scheduling, and reporting
• Plan rehearsal calendars, production meetings, and daily call times
• Record the director's instructions, actor blocking, and design changes
• Build the master script (prompt book) containing every line note, prop placement, and sound or light cue
• Send daily progress reports to all production departments
• Coordinate with all production departments to ensure all elements of the show are preceding on schedule and without issue
• Call all performances, ensuring accurate execution of lighting, sound, scenic, projection, and automation cues
• Ensure actors and required production staff are on present at rehearsals and shows at the correct call time
• Maintain onstage and backstage during shows, ensuring the stage is swept, blue lights are on, props are in the correct positions, and actors are in places
• Keep the cast and crew safe and make sure the show runs the exact same way every night
• Support emergency planning and problem-solving during rehearsals and performances as required
• Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Pollock Center Executive Director, Technical Director, or show director

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience as a Stage Manager in theatre or equivalent
• Exceptional organizational, leadership, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced production schedule
• Knowledge of all the technical aspects of theatrical productions
• Experience working with large ensembles, children, and casts is strongly preferred

Teacher Liaison (Stipend: $900.00)

Position Summary: The Teacher Liaison facilitates clear communication between production staff and school faculty, coordinates support resources, and builds strong partnerships between teaching staff, administration, students, and the community.

Reports To: All duties are performed under the supervision of, and report directly to, The Pollock Center Executive Director.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as the main contact point between teachers, families, production staff, and Pollock Center staff
• Participates in district programs, committees, advisory councils, professional development, and initiatives
• Facilitates communication between personnel, students, and/or parents for the purposes of evaluating situations, solving problems, and/or resolving conflicts
• Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Pollock Center Executive Director or show Director

Qualifications:

• Exceptional communication, conflict resolution, organization, and interpersonal abilities
• Current Camp Hill School District professional or support staff member