Academic/Instructor Paid Director for Summer Theatre Camp KJK Productions Yorkto
Playbill, Inc., Yorktown Heights, NY, United States
KJK Productions is hiring a Director for our 2026 summer theatre camp season, leading two student productions in an exciting, fast-paced rehearsal process.
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
⭐ Candidates available for both productions are strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
Direct blocking and scene work for performers ages 12+
Lead rehearsals in collaboration with the choreographer and music director
Shape storytelling, pacing, and ensemble performance
Run tech and dress rehearsals
Stage manage the final performance
Assist with theatre education workshops
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 directing youth theatre required
Theatre education background preferred
NYS Fingerprint Clearance required
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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
⭐ Candidates available for both productions are strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
Direct blocking and scene work for performers ages 12+
Lead rehearsals in collaboration with the choreographer and music director
Shape storytelling, pacing, and ensemble performance
Run tech and dress rehearsals
Stage manage the final performance
Assist with theatre education workshops
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 directing youth theatre required
Theatre education background preferred
NYS Fingerprint Clearance required
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