Seussical Vocal Director - Westonka Community Theatre - Westonka Community Education and Services at Westonka Public Schools in Minnetrista, MN

Job description

Westonka Community Theatre (WCT) is a growing non-profit artistic production company based in the Westonka District and operates in collaboration with Westonka Community Education. We are based in Minnetrista, MN, 20 minutes west of Minneapolis. The mission of WCT is to provide quality theater experiences for residents of all ages and abilities. POSITION: Vocal Music Director for Seussical the Musical REPORTS TO: WCT Executive Committee through the Board Chair/Producer TIME: This is a project-based position for the duration of the production of Seussical the Musical. Production meetings start in December; auditions April 29th - May 1st; stage rehearsals begin June 7, 2027, rehearsals are Mondays through Thursdays 6-9 pm with extended time and days occasionally during tech week. Tech week is July 17-22, show dates July 23, 25, 30, 31, and August 1. The vocal director is expected to attend at minimum one performance, and a brush up rehearsal during the week between shows. A few public appearances will need to be planned for publicity. COMPENSATION: $2000 Stipend The Vocal Music Director is responsible for all vocal musical aspects of the production. The Vocal Music Director collaborates with the Director, Music Director, and WCT Board Chair to ensure that the production is guided by the WCT mission and credo. The Vocal Music Director must be cognizant of achieving WCT's goals for community engagement, artistic strength, financial stability, fundraising and audience engagement. The Vocal Music Director provides a unifying understanding of the vocal music, leading the cast through the musical production of Disaster! . DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Prior background in Vocal directing within educational or local community theater settings. Confident keyboard skills for part-playing in rehearsals, leading warm-ups, etc. Knowledge of community theater programs and experience with all aspects of show production. Ability to work with volunteer community members of all ages and skill levels. Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills. A deep understanding of how the music for the production should serve the story, setting, drama, and emotional context. Strong candidates would have a passion for musical theater, have experience vocal directing productions and/ or choral groups, flexibility to work with varying ages and abilities, and creativity to meet each performer's needs. Vocal director should expect to attend most if not all rehearsals. (held 6-9 pm, M-Th) PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Foster a sense of community and belonging among all members of the production team, cast, crew, and orchestra. Gain support and sign-off on a unifying vision for the vocal music from the Director and Board Chair. Articulate this musical vision to the cast. Attend pre-production, production, & post-production meetings for planning and implementing the Director's overall vision of the show, and your own vision for the vocal music. With the Director, Choreographer and Producer, co-plan, and attend cast auditions. Make casting decisions together. Work with the Artistic Team preparing the cast vocally for the production. Make sure to discuss cuts and musical changes with the Music director, Director and Choreographer. NO CHANGES to the music itself may be made, only cuts and tempos. Work with the Director, Stage Manager, and Choreographer to effectively plan and execute a rehearsal schedule for vocalists as needed. Gain sign-off on the schedule from the Board Chair. Guide the volunteer community members in the cast through the process of understanding their music, shaping and blending their sounds, strengthening their vocal technique, and creating a shared sense of ensemble to help everyone achieve your musical vision. Consult with the sound designer as needed to ensure technical aspects of the sound of the show support the vocals and your vision of the music. Lead and help the vocalists alongside the Music Director and the orchestra memb