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Barrington Stage Co.

KidsAct! And TeensAct! Music Director

Barrington Stage Co., Pittsfield, Massachusetts, us, 01201

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Music Director/ Composer - KidsAct! And TeensAct!

Reports to: Director of Education, Jane O’Leary

Start Date: Jun 17, 2026

End Date: Aug 14, 2026

Working Location: Berkshire Community College

Department: Education

Housing: Housing available

Compensation: $750-$800 a week, exempt

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30-3:30, with some flexibility

ABOUT BARRINGTON STAGE COMPANY Barrington Stage Company, an award-winning professional theatre company located in the heart of the Berkshires, is seeking a music director/composer to join our KidsAct! and TeensAct! team in Pittsfield, MA. The music director/ composer collaborates with the lead counselor to create an original musical with the students in the summer program.

Barrington Stage has a three-fold mission: to produce top-notch, compelling work; to develop new plays and musical(s); and to engage our community with vibrant, inclusive educational outreach programs.

BSC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. We strongly encourage candidates of color, and/or from diverse backgrounds/underrepresented groups to apply.

JOB OVERVIEW The music director will teach vocal parts and harmonies and accompany students for all rehearsals, classes, and performances. Other duties as camp counselor will be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Music direct the culminating show for each two-week session

Teach all musical solos and harmonies to the campers and provide live piano accompaniment for the classes and shows

Lead vocal warmups and provide vocal coaching as needed

Serve as a counselor in the camp, assisting with classroom management

Lead activities and games

Develop responsive plans to assist students with performance skills

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with music direction in an educational setting

Demonstrated piano expertise and experience accompanying young singers

Flexible and creative mindset to support the show that students want to create

Ability to compose underscoring moments in the show and arrange music to suit and support student voices

Complete fluency in all music notation with great sight-reading skills

Facility composing original music

Experience with underscoring and devising

* This job description is not comprehensive and is subject to change at any time

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