Musicals Program Director

Company: Children's Theatre Company
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: November 18, 2024

Job Description:

Project Success is looking for a director for our musical production of Moana Jr. at Anwatin Middle School. This is an independent contractor position.Project Success is a nonprofit youth development organization that helps students connect to their purpose. We work with more than 16,000 6th-12th grade students and their families annually and have more than 225,000 alumni around the world. Learn more at projectsuccess.org.Project Success produces musicals at four Minneapolis Public middle schools: Sanford, Northeast, Andersen United, and Anwatin. We cast 6th, 7th, and 8th graders in each show. Our students come from diverse backgrounds and have a variety of theatrical experience. For many, the Project Success musical at their school is their first opportunity to be in a show! We utilize the power of theater to inspire, build community, act as a springboard for discussion, and encourage students to tell their own stories.Core ResponsibilitiesTheatrical Direction:

• Overseeing the artistic vision and direction of the production
• Assist with running auditions and casting the show alongside the Senior Program Manager - Musicals
• Create effective and efficient rehearsal schedules weekly
• Develop and teach blocking for all scenes and select musical numbers
• Foster and empower students' talents and confidence
• Create an inclusive and accessible environment at rehearsalCommunication:
  • Work in close collaboration with the Music Director, Assistant Director, Choreographer, Technical Director, and Senior Program Manager - Musicals
  • Build and nurture trusting relationships with students
  • This contract position reports to the Senior Program Manager - MusicalsSchedule
    • Rehearsals after school, Monday through Friday, from 3:20 pm - 5:40 pm (5 days a week)
    • Four tech rehearsals from 3:20 pm - 6:40 pm
    • Two performance dates including two school matinees and two evening performances
    • Additional time commitment of 1-3 hours per week to plan actor blocking, create weekly rehearsal schedules, make production documents (e.g., mic lists, prop needs), and attend a production meeting the week before auditions. More details regarding scheduling are to be discussed during the interview process.Anwatin Dates
      • Auditions: March 25th
      • Rehearsals: Monday, April 7th - Thursday, May 29th
      • Tech rehearsals: Friday, May 23rd & Tuesday, May 27th - Thursday, May 29th
      • Performances: Friday, May 30th and Saturday, May 31stPosition Details
        • Independent contractor position
        • $3,250 - $3,800 Stipend, commensurate with experience
        • Must be able to pass a background checkTo ApplyPlease email the following to apply@projectsuccess.org, addressed to Katie Langemo, Senior Program Manager - Musicals:
          • Resume
          • A few sentences stating why you are interested in the position
          • Where you heard about us and/or found the job postingProject Success is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive team. We strongly encourage candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds and experience levels to apply!
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