We're Hiring! Theatre Choreographer (Temporary)
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
THEATRE CHOREOGRAPHER (TEMPORARY)
Seeking Theatre Choreographers for the 2025-2026 Season in CMTM’s Maddy’s Theatre
POSITION PURPOSE
The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM) is seeking experienced choreographers to choreograph upcoming plays in our Children’s Theatre Season. The choreographer works closely with the directing team, actors, designers, and the Theatre Team. Experience choreographing theatre for children and families is preferred. This is a temporary paid position.
The choreographer reports directly to the Theatre Production Manager.
POSITION SUMMARY
Work closely with the directing team to identify moments of specific choreography (songs or movement sequences).
Attend rehearsals as designated by the production director
Attend weekly production meetings
Work closely with the actors to bring the physical world of the show to life, taking actors physical abilities and limitations into consideration when creating choreography
Create and teach the choreography to the actors
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Choreography experience
Energized by CMTM’s mission and values (listed below)
Experience working in professional and/or community theatre settings
Dedication to creating theatre for family audiences
Excellent organizational and classroom management skills
Excellent communication skills
Experience working with young actors ages 10-17 is preferred for intergenerational productions
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF WORKPLACE / ROLE
Comfort moving, dancing, and sitting while in rehearsals
Comfort attending virtual meetings and in-person rehearsals
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
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Organization reserves the right to change this position description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Organization may deem appropriate.
SCHEDULE
Temporary per diem position
Rehearsals are typically on weekdays from 6-8:30 pm or 6-9 pm, depending on the
availability of the cast and CMTM space availability. Rehearsal schedules span approximately 6
weeks, with one-month performance schedules. Production meetings happen weekly,
depending on availability of the production team. Tech rehearsals run until 10:00 at night the week before a show opens.
This is a temporary, part-time, hourly position. Approximately 15 hours a week in person, Monday-Thursday
CMTM’s Maddy’s Theatre season runs from June 2025 - May 2026, with five professional productions throughout the season. The season includes two productions during the summer (June/July and August), two during the winter (Dec and Jan/Feb), and closing in spring (April).
COMPENSATION
$18.23 / hour. Choreographers are paid for time in rehearsal and production meetings.
Earned Paid Leave (EPL): 1 hour of paid leave for every 40 hours worked.
EPL accumulated but not used is paid to the employee at the end of the temporary employment.
CMTM has a system of pay that offers a base rate based on position. This system is designed for equity and as such we do not have the ability to negotiate the compensation listed above.
HOW TO APPLY
Each applicant is required to email a resume, CMTM employment application, and a letter of interest.
The letter of interest should include answers to the following questions:
Why do you want to work in Maddy’s Theatre at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine?
How do you approach creating and teaching choreography for a musical?
Could you elaborate on your approach to working in a rehearsal setting?
CMTM Employment Application can be found at https://www.kitetails.org/jobs
Applications accepted via email to hiring@kitetails.org
Application Deadline: This call will remain open until May 31, 2025. CMTM will prioritize filling earlier productions first.
CMTM encourages candidates to apply 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