Broadway Camp Summer Musical – Director
JOB SUMMARY:
Proctors Collaborative is the Capital District’s leading regional arts organization with performing arts venues in Albany, Schenectady and Saratoga, and education, civic engagement and economic development initiatives throughout the region. We’re changing expectations about how the arts serve a community.
The Collaborative School of the Arts is the education wing of the organization, offering a robust series of training programs, classes and engagement programs in each venue, in schools and throughout the community.
The Collaborative School of the Arts at Proctors in Schenectady, New York is seeking a creative, energetic, versatile and disciplined Director for its Broadway Camp summer musical. Produced on the Mainstage of Proctors beautiful 2,500 seat theatre, the summer musical features the best and brightest talents from high schools and colleges in the Capital Region and beyond. The musical brings together a professional team of director, musical director, choreographer, designers and production crew to provide a rich experience for students who have a genuine interest in theatre. The company is made of up students in acting, production and orchestra and led by a team of theatre professionals. In addition to directing responsibilities, the Director helps create daily schedules for the company. Previous shows have been ALL SHOOK UP, PIPPIN, AIDA, LES MISERABLES, RENT INTO THE WOODS, THE PROM, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, URINETOWN and SWEENEY TODD.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with Collaborative School of the Arts Director, Programming and Creative team to determine scheduling, budget, staffing, casting, and production elements.
- Recruit, hire and coordinate the artistic, creative and production teams.
- Develop series of masterclasses and other educational opportunities that will provide students with industry training.
- Coordinate materials and logistics for auditions and casting.
- Create build and delivery schedules and work in coordination with the Collaborative Theatrical Shop and Production Director
- Coordinate and conduct regular production meetings.
- Establish duties, roles and oversight of production crew, including venue staff, independent contractors, apprentices and interns.
- Run rehearsals and provide feedback to creative team, designers and actors
- Work in coordination with theatre administration to create content for Playbill and contribute to create proper promotional materials for the show.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in Theatre or relevant experience
- 2-3 years’ experience in arts/directing environment on a large scale, professional experience preferred
- Experience working with youth minimum of 2 years
- Producing and budget management experience
- Project management, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
CONTRACT PERIOD:
- The position begins in February with a flexible part-time schedule to support pre-production planning, auditions, and monthly production meetings. A four-week, full-time, in-person commitment is required from July 12 through August 7.
- Program with students takes place Monday – Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Shows on August 6-7 (Friday at 7 pm, and Saturday at 2 pm and 7 pm).
PAY RATE: $6,500 Stipend Position, Housing provided for non-local candidates
Deadline for Application: December 1, 2026
Submit résumé including two references and cover letter with your application. All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a background check and affirmation of artist and youth policies.
Proctors Collaborative is committed to building a workplace that is both creative and progressive. To that end, we seek a broad spectrum of candidates including women, people of color, all cultural backgrounds and persons with disabilities. We celebrate individual differences, and we strive to treat everyone with fairness and respect.
Proctors Collaborative does not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veterans’ status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
432 State Street
Schenectady, NY 12305
Please apply online at atproctors.org