Employment

WINTER WONDERLAND - Equity & Nonequity Auditions: Sunday, October 20 from 10:00a - 1:00p & 6:00p - 10:00p

PERSONNEL ATTENDING: Christian Ryan: ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, Meredith Beck: DIRECTOR, Jake Collins: MUSIC DIRECTOR, Dezi Tibbs: BOOK

WINTER WONDERLAND: FIRST REHEARSAL: Nov 18, 2024

PREVIEWS: Dec 4 & 5, 2024

OPENING: Dec 6, 2024

CLOSING: Dec 29, 2024

SEEKING: Seeking a Company of strong performers for a new musical celebrating the holiday season.

• Caroline: The Curator of this year’s Christmas special; soft spoken, hates being in charge; daughter of the person who created and ran this special for years; doesn’t really like Christmas because of how much her mom loved it; she’s here in honor of her mother 

• Brian: The special all-around handyman; has been working on this special since he was a kid; first started working on the special to get closer to Caroline when they were younger; energetic; always balancing 5 balls at once; can-do attitude

• Paul: Vivian’s husband, producer from the television station; always thought that this special was a waste of money, but now that the station is struggling, he really needs this special to work; a bit of a Scrooge; obsessed with the bottom line

• Vivian: Paul’s wife and co-producer; always right (or at least she thinks,) hungry for a bit more romance in her life; has lost touch with the softer meanings of Christmas but wants to get it back

• Ensemble: Strong Singers and Dancers. Will portray performers in the Holiday Special, featured solo moments, tv special crew etc.

TO SUBMIT FOR AN APPOINTMENT: Please email casting@mediatheatre.org with the subject line as: APPOINTMENT - {Last Name} {Equity/Nonequity}. Please send headshot, resume and any available vocal & dance in the body of the email. The deadline to submit is Friday October 18. Appointment slots will be filled for Equity members, and Nonequity will be seen if time/space is available. Those without an appointment may be seen the day of if time permits. 

TO SUBMIT VIDEO: Please email casting@mediatheatre.orgwith the subject line as: VIDEO SUBMISSION - {Last Name} {Equity/Nonequity}. Please send headshot, resume and any available vocal & dance in the body of the email. The deadline to submit is Friday October 18. 

The Media Theatre is committed to highlighting all voices across all areas of identity, including but not limited to differences in race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, and/or national origin. The Media Theatre highly encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. 

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to audition.

The Technical Director is the supervisory staff member who oversees all departments related to professional, educational productions and third party rental events at the theatre. This position is responsible for scheduling, ordering supplies and coordinating various production needs. This position acts as the liaison between theatre management and crews, and is responsible for executing the technical processes involved in every event hosted at the theatre. Night and weekend availability required when actively in production. The Technical Director reports directly to the Artistic Director. 

DUTIES

•Schedule and manage labor for all production and shop needs

•Facilitate communication between admin, artistic and production teams

•Collaborate and uphold production calendars and schedules

•Negotiate pricing and procurement of all technical elements and materials needed for each production or event, and remain within the provided budget

•Ensure that safety remains highest priority in the execution of all technical needs

•Oversees the timely completion of construction of scenic elements, load-in, lighting, projections, and sound installation, as well as strike

•Supervise events held on site. 

QUALIFICATIONS

•Effective communication skills, both oral and written.

•Experience leading and managing groups of artistic and production collaborators.

•Knowledge of office software, especially Google Docs, Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Calendar, and Zoom.

•Proficiency in CAD software (VectorWorks, AutoCAD) and Adobe Creative Cloud applications preferred.

•Ability to interpret architectural and electrical plans, diagrams, local code requirements, equipment manuals, contracts, show riders and other available documents in preparing and executing production plans and designs.

•Ability to create and edit CAD drawings of event designs and setups to detail necessary resources and plans for the load-in and implementation of productions and special events. 

•Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (experience driving small box trucks and vans a plus)

•Experience in related production disciplines, including carpentry, rigging, sewing, lighting, sound, and projections.

•Committed to upholding the artistic vision provided

•Self-motivated, honest, thoughtful, and composed.

•Ability to multitask and prioritize

TIMELINE & COMPENSATION

To submit please contact c.ryan@mediatheatre.org. The anticipated compensation is between $35,000 - $40,000 per year. 

Overview:
We’re thrilled to announce an opening for a Voice Teacher at The Media Theatre! If you’re passionate about musical theatre and love working with kids, this is a fantastic opportunity for you. You’ll be working one-on-one with students aged 5 to 18, helping them develop their vocal skills, expand their musical repertoire, and prepare for auditions and productions.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Teach Voice Lessons: Create custom lesson plans, use your own curriculum, and suggest great music for your students. Students will take care of getting their own sheet music for lessons.

• Access Resources: You’ll have access to our collection of vocal scores and sheet music, with a print limit of 25 pages per week. Just remember to return all primary copies to the theatre’s records.

• Schedule Lessons: You’ll manage your own lesson schedule and communicate directly with students and their guardians.

• Use Facilities: You can use our pianos and teaching spaces for lessons. If there’s a scheduling conflict, our Broad Series and Youth Ensemble Series productions will take priority.

What We’re Looking For:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Experience teaching individual voice lessons.

• Proficiency with office software (Google Docs, Drive, Sheets, Calendar, Zoom).

• Strong musicianship and experience teaching students of various skill levels.

• A friendly, diplomatic, and proactive attitude.

How to Apply:

• Application Deadline: Monday, August 5th.

• Ideal Start Date: The week of August 19th.

• Compensation: Competitive rate, split with the institution.

• To Apply: We’d love to hear from you! Please send your resume and any relevant work to our Artistic Director, Christian Ryan, at c.ryan@mediatheatre.org. Please include the job title in the subject line

We can’t wait to see your application and hopefully welcome you to our team!

Best wishes,
The Media Theatre Team