Bert Church Theatre seeks experienced Musical Theatre Professionals to join the creative team of Seussical: The Musical
The Bert Church Theatre seeks to engage professional theatre artists with experience in musical theatre
as part of our upcoming production of Seussical: The Musical. In partnership with local community
theatre group, Nose Creek Players*, this production will provide on-the-job mentorship experiences for
community-based artists who are looking to grow their skills in live theatre.
The expectation is that these key creative roles will share their professional knowledge, standards and
practices that can be shared with an emerging volunteer cast and crew. Each hired position will be a
considered a mentorship position, with designated mentees working & learning alongside the core
professional roles.
Available Position: DIRECTOR
Working closely with members of the creative team, the Director will oversee all aspects of the
production and bring the actors & the playwright’s words and ideas together under one cohesive artistic
vision.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Pre-rehearsal preparation, including interpreting the script, music and undertaking relevant research
- Attend creative team meetings with the Musical Director and Choreographer to develop the overall vision of the show
- Collaborate with all members of cast and backstage, including actors, designers and producers
- Participate in auditions, evaluate the performance abilities of all auditionees and offer suggestions on which individual might be best suited to each role based on acting and vocal performance
- Guide actors in their work during rehearsals
- Block the play by adapting actor movements to workable floorplans
- Lead rehearsals (*attendance may not be required at every scheduled rehearsal)
- Provide leadership to the Assistant Director
- Attend production meetings
Contract Dates are as follows:
- December 1 through December 31 – Applications and Hiring
- January 17 – Preliminary Meeting, Planning, Creative & Production Team Meet & Greet
- January 24, 26, 30, 31* – Auditions and Callbacks
- February 9 – May26 – Rehearsals, Tech, & Opening
*As needed
Nose Creek Players* is a community theatre group based in Airdrie and is run by local community
members and supported by local community artists.
Rehearsals will take place in part-time capacity, approximately 10 hours per week, on Sunday afternoons,
Monday and Wednesday evenings. Schedule of dates is subject to change based on STAT holidays, or
availability of the venue, and alternate space may be provided.
This is a non-CAEA production. Selected candidates will be engaged under contract with Bert Church
Theatre / City of Airdrie
Renumeration of $3000.00 will be paid to the awarded candidate for their services
Interested applicants can inquire about the posting or apply by sending their cover letter of interest and resume to bert.church@airdrie.ca
The City of Airdrie has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination and Rapid Testing Policy. The City of Airdrie is committed to taking every precaution reasonable for the protection of the health and safety of our employees and citizens. Successful candidates will be required to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status and adhere to the COVID-19 Vaccination and Rapid Testing. Policy
