Fifth Grade Musical Contracted Staff Positions

The Camp Hill School District is seeking candidates for available contracted positions to support its 2026/2027 Fifth Grade Musical, Madagascar, Jr.:

Director (Stipend: $1,250.00)

Position Summary: The Director is responsible for the overall artistic vision, storytelling, and execution of the Camp Hill 5th grade musical. 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 elementary 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 elementary 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: $1,000.00)

Position Summary: The Choreographer is responsible for creating and teaching age-appropriate choreography that supports the storytelling, music, and imaginative world of the 5th grade 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.

Create original choreography appropriate for 5th grade 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

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

Music Director (Stipend: $1,000.00)

Position Summary: The Vocal Director is responsible for teaching, rehearsing, and maintaining all vocal music for the Camp Hill 5th grade musical. This role focuses on vocal technique, musical accuracy, ensemble singing, and supporting students’ musical confidence.

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 5th grade 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.

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: $1,000.00)

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.)

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

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

Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre or related/equivalent field or 4+ years of experience required

Costume Designer (Stipend: $1,000.00)

Position Summary: The Costume Designer designs and creates or sources the clothing, shoes, and accessories that actors wear on stage during the production. The costumes should showcase a character’s personality, match the time period and location, and support the director’s vision.

Read the script to understand the characters, setting, story, and mood of the show

Research setting and period-accurate clothing to make informed design choices

Make design sketches or plans for each costume and develop a costume plot

Attend production meetings as needed

Create a plan for the sourcing or creating of the costumes within the parameters of the provided schedule and budget

Communicate effectively with the director to ensure complete understanding of the vision for all tech elements and how the costumes fit into it

Choose fabrics, buy items, choose from stock, or create new costumes from scratch

Schedule and run fittings for the actors

Fix or change clothes so they fit well and allow easy movement for dancing and work with mics

Make alterations and fix things as needed during the run of the production

Guide the backstage crew on how to care for and quick-change the costumes during the show

Ensure the adequate cleaning of costumes during the run

Assist with designing and applying make up and wigs

Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Pollock Center Executive Director or Technical Director

Knowledge of textiles and costume history

Thorough understanding of the costume design and construction processes and all the related aspects of the overall theatre production process

Specialized training or experience with sewing, tailoring, altering, and original pattern creation

Ability to work productively under time pressures, meet deadlines, and lift 50lbs

Excellent communication skills –written, oral, visual

Strong organizational, budgeting, and leadership skills

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.

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

Other duties as assigned

Exceptional communication, conflict resolution, organization, and interpersonal abilities

Current Camp Hill School District professional or support staff member

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