Academic/Instructor Paid Artistic Director The Play Group Theatre White Plains, NY US 06/12/2026

The Play Group Theatre White Plains, NY US

CONTACT NAME

Jill Abusch

DESCRIPTION

The Play Group Theatre (PGT), a Westchester based non‑profit educational theatre organization dedicated to providing diverse theatre making experiences and performance opportunities to children and teenagers, is seeking a Music Director/Composer for our upcoming summer program. Camp PGT is a daytime theatre intensive program, which includes multi‑discipline sessions in July, and takes place in PGT’s state‑of‑the‑art facility in White Plains, NY, easily accessible by Metro North or car. We are seeking Teaching Artists who possess imagination, flexibility and the desire to work with children and teenagers of varied ages in a creatively charged and artistically demanding, yet nurturing environment. Our teachers must be prepared to work as members of a strong creative team, and to help our students achieve quality performances while still giving focus to the artistic process. The ideal candidate holds a BFA/BA/BM (/MFA/MA/M.Mus preferred) and can teach a variety of ages in various contexts. Our programs include Little Theatre (ages 4‑6) through Teen Conservatory (ages 13‑17) and programs such as Sketch Comedy, On Camera, Playwriting and more for ages 7‑17. The focus of several Camp PGT programs is on the development of new works; composing experience and/or experience working with students on original compositions is a plus. Each summer program includes a final showcase of the students’ work. We seek Teaching Artists who have experience in an educational theatre setting in which they have successfully balanced a sound creative process with a quality product.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leading students through the process of composing a one‑act musical Teaching and rehearsing all musical numbers Collaborating with the director and the rest of the production team Playing piano for all rehearsals and performances Collaborating with the teaching team on the camp‑wide musical theatre curriculum

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 3‑5 years teaching and/or music directing experience Excellent time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects at once Grace and a sense of humor under pressure A sense of playfulness balanced with a fierce work ethic The qualities necessary to be a positive role model for children and teenagers The ability to apply the “yes AND” rule of improv to the workplace Experience being bombarded with children and all their stuff and a good deal of noise, and thrive in that setting

PGT’S CORE VALUES

The Play Group Theatre has a core value of inclusion among students, staff, and audience alike. We recognize the true value that diversity serves in making our society thrive, and believe that only with a diverse arts community can we fully engage students and audiences, make meaningful art, and reflect the broad range of cultures in our wider community, both on stage and off. We are committed to sustaining an inclusive and equitable space unlimited by race, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, or ability. We are committed to building a stronger theatre by ensuring that all voices have an opportunity to be heard, and that The Play Group Theatre remains a safe and brave environment to share ideas. Please send a letter of interest and resume to View email address on click.appcast.io . #J-18808-Ljbffr Playbill, Inc.