We're Hiring! Production Director of Artistic Integration of ASL (Contracted Position)

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Production Director of Artistic Integration of ASL (CONTRACTED POSITION)

POSITION PURPOSE

The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM) is looking for an ASL Production Director of Artistic Integration of American Sign Language (ASL) to help incorporate signing into the upcoming production of Stellaluna (set to open in February 2026). This position will work closely with the production director, music director, choreographer, design team, and adult and youth actors. 

POSITION SUMMARY 

  • Support the production director’s vision in bringing the play to life

  • Work with the production director to identify moments where ASL enhances the storytelling of the production. 

  • Work with the choreographer and music director to seamlessly integrate signing into the music and movement of the play.

  • Coach adult and youth actors of varying skill levels to learn and understand the lines that need to be signed.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

  • Energized by CMTM’s mission and values (listed below)

  • Experience working in professional and/or community theatre settings a plus

  • Dedication to creating theatre for family audiences

  • Fluent or semi-fluent in American Sign Language

  • Experience teaching or interpreting American Sign Language

  • Experience working with children ages 10-17 is a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF WORKPLACE

  • Comfort attending in-person rehearsals 

  • Comfort attending virtual meetings

  • Rehearsal rooms can range from noisy to subdued volumes depending on the cast size and type of show

  • Well-lit, LED fluorescent work lights during the rehearsal period. Dark house and stage lights during tech week. 

SCHEDULE

Rehearsals take place from 6:00 - 8:30 pm, Monday through Thursday, December 1, 2025 - January 30, 2026. A detailed call schedule will be provided once casting is complete. The DASL will not be required to attend all rehearsals, and, in consultation with the director, will determine which rehearsals are most suitable to attend. Not to exceed 55 hours.

STELLALUNA Production Calendar Draft

An orientation will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from 5-8 PM.

COMPENSATION

A $1000 stipend, to be paid January 30, 2026, once the show has opened and with documentation of time spent.

HOW TO APPLY

Each applicant is required to email a resume and a letter of interest to hiring@kitetails.org 

Proposal Deadline: October 17, 2025, or until a candidate is found

CMTM encourages candidates to submit proposals even if they do not meet every single requirement above. At CMTM, we enjoy helping individuals grow professionally. If this role excites you and your past experience has some alignment with these qualifications, we encourage you to submit an application.

ABOUT CMTM

At the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, we set the stage for every child to imagine and learn through play. 

We value Belonging.

Everyone belongs at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine. We believe each person has value and worth; we celebrate what makes each of us unique and what binds us together as a strong community

We value Play.

We embrace the power of play to build resilience, spark creativity, and ignite a child’s imagination. Play inspires our work, our physical spaces, our storytelling, and our learning experiences.

We value Community.

We center community in all we do. We strive to be an inclusive partner and resource in order to build strong, lasting relationships.

We value Curiosity.

We believe curiosity inspires children to explore, build empathy, and connect with others. Learning fueled by curiosity leads to a deeper understanding of self and the world around us. 

We value Trust.

We provide safe, inclusive experiences and spaces to ensure that the community’s trust is earned and upheld in all that we do.

The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is an equal opportunity employer. 

We value diversity amongst our team and leadership, and we strongly encourage everyone to apply. CMTM provides equal employment opportunities. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

We are committed to making our facilities and programs accessible and safe for all members of our community, staff, and volunteers. We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website, building, and educational activities. Supervisors work collaboratively with employees to make accommodations and modifications to accommodate the employee’s needs, including physical changes, assistive technologies, accessible communications, and policy enhancements. In doing so, we adhere to the available standards and guidelines and, in many cases, go beyond the guidelines to uphold our philosophy that our staff should have a safe and welcoming work environment where they can learn and grow. For a full description of our facility’s accessibility, please visit: www.kitetails.org/accessibility

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