[NEohioPAL] The Musical Theater Project Seeks Teaching Artist

[Melissa Crum]

*AUDITION NOTICE: TEACHING ARTIST-"KIDS LOVE MUSICALS!"*
The Musical Theater Project (TMTP) is seeking one part-time teaching artist.

*Job Description:*

An actress with teaching skills who is capable of playing multiple
characters from “The Wiz” in a classroom environment, as well as other
musicals as assigned. (“The Wiz” is a retelling of the L. Frank Baum
children’s novel “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” in the context of
contemporary African-American culture.)

*The teaching artist will serve in the following capacity as an independent
contractor:*

· Embrace TMTP’s core values that advance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
· Perform and teach in-person, interactive musical theater lessons in
assigned area schools with students  grades K – 4
· Lead classroom activities from three provided lesson plans of:
o “The Wiz”
o “The Wizard of Oz”
o Either “Cinderella” or “Peter Pan” (TBD)

*Schedule:*
o Usually 4 days per week, consisting of two different schools each week
o Up to four classes taught per day; same classes each day
o Most weeks from late January – late May 2023
·  Work hours are during school days, typically falling between 8am – 3pm
·  Each musical has a 2-day lesson plan
·  All contracted schools are located within northeast Ohio
·  Compensation: $250/school
o Artist will be partially compensated for any Covid-related cancellations

*Paid mandatory rehearsals held in Lakewood as follows:*
o Jan. 30: 6pm – 10pm
o Jan. 31: 6pm – 10pm
o Feb. 2: 6pm – 10pm
o Feb. 3: 6pm – 9pm
o Feb. 4 & 5: mutually agreeable brush-up (as needed)

*Qualifications:*

o Minimum one year of arts education outreach experience with elementary
               school children, including serving diverse student
populations preferred

o Proficiency in vocal musical theater
o High school degree required; college experience welcomed but not
          required
o Outgoing, people-oriented person with outstanding interpersonal
            skills
o Pass BCI background check (paid for by The Musical Theater Project)
o Have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, clean driving
                    record
o Ability to teach masked, socially-distancing children in a classroom
                 setting while wearing a mask (if masking is called for) at
the time of                     residencies

*To Apply:*
o Email headshot/resume/cover letter/2 references to:
 Bill at musicaltheaterproject.org

Audition slots available *November 12:* 12pm – 6pm or by appointment; *November
13: *1pm – 5pm or by appointment

Prepare 16-bar ballad and 32-bar up-tempo song
Provide own pre-recorded musical tracks (or sing *a capella*)  Can play on
artist's own phone/device, or on our provided CD player or Bluetooth
speaker.
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