Choreographer (’25 – ’26 Season)

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
Woodstock Arts has a mission to engage the community with relevant art experiences every day.

JOB OVERVIEW


Please submit your resume and cover letter to zach@woodstockarts.org. 

We are currently looking for Choreographers for the following shows – 

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Performance Dates – December 5 – 24 (off on 22), 2025
Auditions – September 7th & 8th  from 6p-10p
Callbacks – September 13th  from 11a-5p
Rehearsals Start – September 23rd  Mon/Tues/Thurs from 6:30p-10p
First Saturday – November 22nd from 9a-5p
Q2Q Saturday – November 29th from 9a-5p
Tech Week – December 1st – 4th from 6p-10p

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HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL

Performance Dates – January 15 – 18, 2026

Auditions – September 7th & 8th   from 5p-9p
Callbacks – September 10th    from 5p-9p
Rehearsals Start – October 14th  Thurs 6p-9p and Sat 9a-1p
First Saturday – January 3rd from 9a-5p
Q2Q Saturday – January 10th from 9a-5p
Tech Week – January 12th – 14th from 5p-9p

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DIARY OF A WIMPY KID THE MUSICAL
Performance Dates – June 10, 13, 14, 17, 20,21, 24, 2026 

Auditions – March 15 and 16  from 6p-10p
Callbacks – March 21   11a-5p
Rehearsals Start – March 31st   Mon/Tues/Thurs from 6:30p-10p
First Saturday – May 30th from 9a-5p
Q2Q  – Tues June 2 and Thurs June 4 from 6p-10p
Tech Week – Sat June 5 from 9a-5p Mon June 8&Tues June 9 from 6p-10p

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ANNIE
Performance Dates – July 10 – 12, 15, 17 – 19, 22, 24 – 26, 2026

Auditions – March 15 and 16  6p-10p
Callbacks – March 22  2p-8p
Rehearsals Start – April 28th   Mon/Tues/Thurs from 6:30p-10p
First Saturday – June 27th from 9a-5p
Q2Q  – Tues June 30 & Thurs, July 2  from 6p-10p
Tech Week – July 6th – 9th from 6p-10p

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The pay is a $500 stipend, paid on opening night.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Interpret the script and musical score.

Help the Director and Music Director cast the production.

Collaborate with designers, the Music Director, Director, and Stage Manager.

Plan the rehearsals alongside the creative team.

Guide the actors in their work during rehearsals (warm-ups, work with the music with the actors, design and execute dance numbers, etc.).

WORK SCHEDULE Contract Period: production meetings through opening night.

Rehearsals run Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings. Designer Run and Q2Q run from early morning to evening. Performances run Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday Afternoons.

QUALIFICATIONS

Well-executed organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Basic understanding of all the technical demands of a production: lights, sound, props, set changes, make-up changes, and special effects.

A firm, kind, polite, respectful, and calm manner who can encourage and lead a large number of people to achieve a high standard of on-stage discipline.

A skilled understanding of all aspects of acting, musical, and choreography needs, knowledge of dance steps, script interpretation, character analysis, and the different methods to achieve executing a musical number.

Stamina and a sense of humor.

A love for the arts and theatre.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
High school diploma required

technical theatre experience preferred

leadership experience required

Basic understanding of music required

A skilled level of dance experience required

SKILLS & ABILITIES
Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage and motivate a cast

Hands-on experience with musical choreography and/or teaching dance

Good writing skills

A positive attitude is a must regardless of the situation.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under deadlines

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Standing, walking, bending, some climbing, frequent use of hands, stooping, and lifting are needed. 
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Woodstock Arts is an equal opportunity employer and is deeply committed to building an inviting and inclusive arts community that celebrates individuality, diversity, and treats everyone with fairness and respect. We invite people of all races, ages, genders, and sexual orientations, of any family, parental, or disability statuses to apply. We want to represent diverse communities in our organization and welcome your interest.