Music Director for Ignite Theatre Company

Ignite is seeking an experienced Music Director to participate in our production of HEATHERS: Teen Edition; set to perform at the Marcelle August 10-14, 2022. Auditions will be May 21, with evening rehearsals twice weekly starting in June. Tech week is August 1-9, 2022.

Job Summary

Responsible for Developing, coordinating, and supervising Ignite music programs such as Main stage shows, summer camps etc. Oversee pit, cast. Recruits, trains, and rehearses members of the cast/pit and oversees productions.

Primary responsibilities

Preside as main director over musical programs and oversee production.

Coordinate fundraising efforts.

Devise budgets and plan communications.

Audition and help cast performers in shows.

Direct band members at rehearsals.

Help soloists rehearse.

Aid in planning and schedule rehearsals.

Arrange for the delivery and setup of interments.

Expand and enhance the musical ability of the cast.

Contribute to the overall success of the performance.

All shows hold open auditions – we don’t “pre-cast” roles. That said, directors are responsible for casting their own shows. If you know someone you think would be great for a role, invite them to audition. We ask directors to keep an open mind.

If this show does not work for your schedule, please consider applying, and we will keep you in mind for our upcoming shows:

The Music Man (Assistant Music Director) - Auditions have taken place/in progress.

Rehearsals: Staggered/flexible in April/May. Wednesday & Friday evenings (6:30pm - 7:30pm) & Saturdays (10:00am - 1:30pm) begin June 4.

Tech Week: June 28 - July

Performances: July 6 - 10

Elf (Music Director)- Tech week rehearsals and performances take place at The Grandel

Auditions: August 27

Rehearsals: Wednesday & Friday evenings (6:30pm - 7:30pm) & Saturdays (10:00am - 1:30pm)

Tech Week: December 5 - 12 (Monday - Saturday, no Sunday rehearsal)

Performances:

12/13 Parent’s Night

12/14 Sensory Friendly Performance

12/15 & 12/16 7pm performance

12/16 & 12/17 2pm performance

*Please note, we are a nonprofit theatre and have limited financial resources. We offer a stipend to contractors and listed pay is negotiable. Pay will vary by production.

Apply for this and other positions at:

http://www.ignitewithus.org/call-for-creatives