Chameleon Theatre: Music Director – “Willy Wonka Jr.”
About The Position
The Music Director is responsible for the creative interpretation of the script and musical score, taking into account the budgetary and physical constraints of the production. The Music Director will teach, evaluate, and make the necessary adjustments related to music direction for the production to create a quality product, confident and ready prior to November 12, 2026. The role involves coaching the cast on singing to pre-recorded music, understanding musical timing, and playing beginning notes on the piano to teach pitch and singing. The Music Director will collaborate with the Production Manager, Artistic Director, and Stage Manager to foster a fun, positive, and encouraging learning environment for participants of all ages, experience levels, and abilities. Responsibilities include attending auditions, weekly production meetings, rehearsals involving musical numbers, tech rehearsals, and all musical performances. Additionally, the Music Director will assist with coordinating tech rehearsals and performances and perform other duties as assigned. This is an at-will position.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Previous experience interacting with children is required.
- Strong and effective communication and customer service skills are essential.
- Friendly yet assertive demeanor to maintain classroom behavior and interact with parents.
- Ability to maintain discretion with regard to confidential matters and/or information.
- Proficient in MS Outlook or other email system for communication purposes is required.
- Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching basic music skills and singing to others, particularly children, is preferred.
- Some related college coursework and/or other related training and/or experience is preferred.
- CPR and First Aid certification is a plus but will be provided if needed.
Responsibilities
- Creative interpretation of the script and musical score.
- Teaching, evaluating, and making adjustments related to music direction for the production.
- Coaching the cast on singing to pre-recorded music.
- Understanding musical timing and adjusting the cast's tempo as needed.
- Playing beginning notes on the piano to teach pitch and singing.
- Collaborating with the Production Manager, Artistic Director, and Stage Manager to provide a fun, positive, and encouraging learning environment.
- Working with participants of a wide range of ages, experience, and ability in a nurturing and supportive manner.
- Attending auditions, weekly production meetings, rehearsals involving musical numbers, tech rehearsals, and all musical performances.
- Assisting with coordinating tech rehearsals and performances.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center Individual Membership while actively employed.
- 4 Free One-time Use Guest Passes for GEPD facilities (Ackerman/Holes & Knolls).
- Refer a friend and if hired both will receive $50 after 30 days in good standing.
- Competitive Wages.
- Paid Training.
- Opportunities for additional work.
- Letter of Recommendation for college, internships, or future career opportunities!
- Opportunity to work and interact with kids and make an impact in someone else’s life.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
