Kettleworks Performing Arts
Music Director/Teaching Artist
Kettleworks Performing Arts, Renton, Washington, United States, 98056
Music Director/Teaching Artist
Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.Located in the Renton Highlands, we are seeking someone who is passionate about guiding and teaching young performers through the process of putting up a musical production and can collaborate well with a creative team.
Our Ideal Candidate:
Embraces the passion we have at KPA for leading and instructing young artists.
Is excited to be working with performers ages 6 - 18.
Can commit to the full contract length (academic year).
Would like to find a theatre home and become part of our established theatre family long-term.
Is willing and able to take the initiative with curriculum as well as developing new, creative program ideas.
Has excellent communication skills.
Has excellent collaborative skills.
Requirements:
Must have completed at least two years of college towards a degree in a performing arts field, or equivalent.
Must have experience working with elementary age & middle school children.
Must be professional, reliable, enthusiastic, and collaborative, and be able to provide solid references.
Must be available beginning no later than mid-August 2024 for production prep and auditions.
Must provide proof of COVID-19 Vaccination.
Must have reliable transportation.
Background checks will be conducted before hiring is finalized.
Preferred:
Availability to develop and run group classes for the 24-25 school year.
Experience in both music and theatre instruction.
Availability to run future camp sessions.
Benefits:
Part-time, non-exempt
Complimentary tickets for Kettleworks Performing Arts performances
Employee discount for family members
Paid travel to Junior Theater Festival West '25.
Role Breakdown:
Production/Travel Team Music Director
Music Direct our Fall production of Disney's Alice in Wonderland JR & Spring production (title TBD).
Music Direct for our award-winning travel team, the Kettleworks Traveling Players (KTP) for the duration of the school year (September-June).
As MD for KTP you will join us on our trip to the Junior Theater Festival West '25 (JTF West '25) February 7-10, 2025. You must be available to travel with us for these dates.
SCHEDULE - This is a part-time position. Production rehearsals run Wednesdays 4:30-6:30, Thursdays 4:30-6:30, and Saturdays 12:30-5:30. You would not be called for these full times every week and we can work with your availability within this framework. Our MD would only need to be available for the full schedule starting roughly 10 days before Tech Week. You would be expected to be present every evening from roughly 5:00 on during production Tech Week.
PAY - $1600-$2300 Stipend per production / $375-575 Stipend for travel team rehearsals + travel expenses for JTF West '25. Stipend will be determined by final rehearsal schedule.
Role Breakdown:
Teaching Artist
Instruct small group classes specializing in theatre/musical theatre.
Help develop new group programs as our studio experiences growth.
Possible additional opportunities:
Instruct private/semi-private lessons in acting and/or voice.
Develop & run summer camp programs.
SCHEDULE - This is a part-time position. We can work with your availability! Our preference is to offer group classes during the after school/evening times on Monday & Tuesday, but we have studio availability on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings.
PAY - $25/hour
Job Type:
Part-time
Pay:
$18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours:
2 – 9 per week
Schedule:
After school
Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
Renton, WA 98059 (Required)
Job-related location requirement:
Candidates must be within a 25-mile radius.
Work Location:
In person
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Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.Located in the Renton Highlands, we are seeking someone who is passionate about guiding and teaching young performers through the process of putting up a musical production and can collaborate well with a creative team.
Our Ideal Candidate:
Embraces the passion we have at KPA for leading and instructing young artists.
Is excited to be working with performers ages 6 - 18.
Can commit to the full contract length (academic year).
Would like to find a theatre home and become part of our established theatre family long-term.
Is willing and able to take the initiative with curriculum as well as developing new, creative program ideas.
Has excellent communication skills.
Has excellent collaborative skills.
Requirements:
Must have completed at least two years of college towards a degree in a performing arts field, or equivalent.
Must have experience working with elementary age & middle school children.
Must be professional, reliable, enthusiastic, and collaborative, and be able to provide solid references.
Must be available beginning no later than mid-August 2024 for production prep and auditions.
Must provide proof of COVID-19 Vaccination.
Must have reliable transportation.
Background checks will be conducted before hiring is finalized.
Preferred:
Availability to develop and run group classes for the 24-25 school year.
Experience in both music and theatre instruction.
Availability to run future camp sessions.
Benefits:
Part-time, non-exempt
Complimentary tickets for Kettleworks Performing Arts performances
Employee discount for family members
Paid travel to Junior Theater Festival West '25.
Role Breakdown:
Production/Travel Team Music Director
Music Direct our Fall production of Disney's Alice in Wonderland JR & Spring production (title TBD).
Music Direct for our award-winning travel team, the Kettleworks Traveling Players (KTP) for the duration of the school year (September-June).
As MD for KTP you will join us on our trip to the Junior Theater Festival West '25 (JTF West '25) February 7-10, 2025. You must be available to travel with us for these dates.
SCHEDULE - This is a part-time position. Production rehearsals run Wednesdays 4:30-6:30, Thursdays 4:30-6:30, and Saturdays 12:30-5:30. You would not be called for these full times every week and we can work with your availability within this framework. Our MD would only need to be available for the full schedule starting roughly 10 days before Tech Week. You would be expected to be present every evening from roughly 5:00 on during production Tech Week.
PAY - $1600-$2300 Stipend per production / $375-575 Stipend for travel team rehearsals + travel expenses for JTF West '25. Stipend will be determined by final rehearsal schedule.
Role Breakdown:
Teaching Artist
Instruct small group classes specializing in theatre/musical theatre.
Help develop new group programs as our studio experiences growth.
Possible additional opportunities:
Instruct private/semi-private lessons in acting and/or voice.
Develop & run summer camp programs.
SCHEDULE - This is a part-time position. We can work with your availability! Our preference is to offer group classes during the after school/evening times on Monday & Tuesday, but we have studio availability on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings.
PAY - $25/hour
Job Type:
Part-time
Pay:
$18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours:
2 – 9 per week
Schedule:
After school
Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
Renton, WA 98059 (Required)
Job-related location requirement:
Candidates must be within a 25-mile radius.
Work Location:
In person
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