Director/Choreographer & Music Director — Fall Musical

St. John's University seeking Director/Choreographer, Music Director & Lighting Designer for Fall Musical – Come from Away
St. John's University Chappell Players Theatre Group
Jamaica, NY
US

Description
St. John's University Chappell Players Theatre Group is seeking to hire a Director/Choreographer, Music Director and Lighting Designer for its upcoming Fall 2026 musical, COME FROM AWAY.

The Chappell Players is a non-equity, undergraduate, student-based organization whose mission it is to develop and promote theatre arts within the university and the surrounding communities.

Come From Away Dates

Musical Workshop: September 3rd (6-10PM)
Student Auditions: September 7th – 10th (5:30-11PM)
Rehearsals begin: September 12th
Tech: October 10th - 15th
Show Opens: October 16th, 2026
Show Closes: October 24th, 2026

All rehearsals (evenings during the week and afternoons on weekends) and performances will be held on St. John's University Queens campus.

Compensation

Director/Choreographer: $3,400
Music Director: $3,400
Lighting Designer: $950

We will keep submitted resumes for review and possible future hires throughout our season which will include a mainstage production and a children’s show for elementary school audiences, both in Spring 2027, to be announced.

To apply, submit a production resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please put your name followed by the position you are applying for in the subject line. Failure to do so will void your application! Do not follow up after submitting your resume. Eligible candidates will be notified directly.

Duration
Sep 7, 2026 - Oct 16, 2026

Salary

NON-UNION