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Project Success

Musicals Program Director

Project Success, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400


Date Posted: 10/25/2024 Position Type: Contract Location: Based out of Project Success Headquarters in Minneapolis, MN

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 Job Responsibilities Theatrical 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 rehearsal

Communication:

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 – Musicals

Schedule

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 31st

Position Details

Independent contractor position

$3,250 – $3,800 Stipend, commensurate with experience

Must be able to pass a background check

To Apply Please 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 posting

To learn more, visit:

https://www.projectsuccess.org/join-our-team/

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