Summer Musical Theatre Experience (M.T.E.) Musical Director

Diamond Head Theatre’s Musical Theatre Experience (MTE) is an immersive theatre training program where over the course of a summer, students ages 7-16 receive training in stagecraft by participating in daily games, classes, and rehearsals. The program culminates in a final performance of a junior version of a Broadway musical on the theatre’s main stage.

The Musical Director will work under the direction of the Program Director to:

• Effectively teach the musical/vocal portion of the MTE Program
• Provide keyboard accompaniment as needed
• Develop and follow the curriculum/lesson plan for the musical/vocal portion of the MTE Program. (Lesson plan due one week prior to first day of class.)
• If decided to use a live band/orchestra – coordinate and direct the band/orchestra for the performance and any rehearsals.
• Teach two classes per day and act as a teacher's assistant for two classes a day.
• Attend and participate in all development and scheduled staff meetings, and parent orientation.
• Attend and participate in mock auditions, final rehearsal week and performance (full days).
• Maintain the integrity of the MTE Program to the curriculum and artistic standards of DHT.
• Create a positive learning atmosphere that will encourage the artistic and personal growth of each student

The MTE program runs for 8 weeks, Monday- Friday from June 10-August 2, 2024 with a final performance on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Each day consists of a morning session from 8am-12noon with students from ages 7-12 and an afternoon session from 1:30-4:30pm with students in the 12-16 age range. There is no class on Thursday, July 4th.

Requirements:

• 5 years of music directing experience
• Familiarity with musical theatre compositions
• Ability to work with children ages 7-16

Must be comfortable with classroom sizes of 30 students

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to employment @diamondheadtheatre.com or call (808) 733-0277, ext. 303 for more information.

Diamond Head Theatre is America’s third oldest continuously running community theatre. Established in 1915, Diamond Head Theatre is the BROADWAY OF THE PACIFIC, producing the best live community theatre entertainment in Hawai’i and advancing the theatre arts through education.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person