Drama Club Musical Creative Team

Theatre Horizon is seeking to hire a Creative Team for a Residency Program for Norristown Area High School’s Spring 2026 musical (title TBD). Roles that we are seeking to fill:

Director

• Will act as a Lead Teaching Artist and Director for the NAHS Spring Musical
• Will be present for all auditions, production meetings, rehearsals, technical rehearsals, performances, and strike

Music Director

• Will act as a Lead Teaching Artist and Music Director for the NAHS Spring Musical
• Will be present for all auditions, production meetings, rehearsals, technical rehearsals, performances, and strike
• Will teach music to students with a piano during rehearsals, music will be run with tracks for performances

Choreographer

• Will act as a Teaching Artist and Choreographer for the NAHS Spring Musical
• Will be present for all auditions, production meetings, necessary rehearsals, technical rehearsals, performances, and strike

Stage Manager

• Will act as a Teaching Artist and Stage Manager for the NAHS Spring Musical
• Will be present for all auditions, production meetings, rehearsals, technical rehearsals, performances, and strike
• Will stage manage all performances, with support from student stage crew

Lighting/Sound Designer 

• Will design and program lighting and sound for the NAHS Spring Musical
• Will be present for all production meetings, necessary rehearsals (e.g. Designer Run, Runthroughs), technical rehearsals, performances, and strike

Costumes/Props Designer - 

• Will design, source and execute costumes and props for the NAHS Spring Musical
• Will be present for all production meetings, necessary rehearsals (e.g. Designer Run, Runthroughs), technical rehearsals, performances, and strike
• If any rentals/borrows occur, Costumes/Props Designer will be responsible for managing any returns upon closing.

COMMITMENT: 

3 days of auditions, callbacks, and a casting meeting to to be held the week of Dec 8-11, 2025.

Rehearsals will be 3 times a week (likely Tues, Wed, and Friday), 3-6pm at Norristown Area High School from Jan 5-Feb 27 2026, with extended hours for tech week March 2-5. Performances March 6-7 with Strike on March 8, 2026. 

REPORTS TO: Education Manager 

ABOUT THEATRE HORIZON

Theatre Horizon uses the transformative power of storytelling to foster empathy & provide an inclusive home for artists, audiences, & students alike. We produce an ambitious season of plays, musicals, and concerts for the general public, while educating nearly 1,000 children annually in the Philadelphia suburbs via our drama classes. More than just a theatre company, Theatre Horizon strives toward being a third space* that supports creativity and the stories of the communities we share. While our community is not restricted by geographical boundaries, we are steeply rooted in our Norristown community. We believe in creating access for members of our community to engage in creative and educational opportunities that are relevant to them and guided by their own interests.

*Third places is a term coined by sociologist Ray Oldenburg and refers to places where people spend time between home (‘first’ place) and work (‘second’ place). They are locations where we exchange ideas, have a good time, and build relationships.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• All rehearsals and performances will take place at Norristown Area High School. Reliable transportation is required. 
• You must have or be able to obtain clearances for working with children in Pennsylvania.

DISCLAIMER: This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. And, Theatre Horizon continuously reviews its compensation and benefits programs in an effort to address organizational needs. As a result, there may be modifications from time to time to the compensation and benefit programs. In the event changes are made, you will be notified in accordance with the Theatre's policies and procedures.

TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and any relevant portfolio materials to Sydney Hughes, Education Manager, at [email protected]. Please subject your email with your name, “Production Residency”, and the position (or positions) you would like to be considered for.