Lakeland Civic Theatre

Seeks a 

SET DESIGNER for

Merrily We Roll Along

Music and Lyrics by

Stephen Sondheim

 Book by

George Furth

 Directed by Martin Friedman 

Musical Direction by Jordan Cooper

Sound Designed by Eric Simna

 Choreography by Jennifer Justice

 The Position: 

The position we are seeking is for a set and lighting designer to work with a wonderful group of people on the Lakeland Theatre's production of Merrily We Roll Along. This play presents certain creative challenges that demand a person of not only a proven ability to collaborate, but also of using their design abilities to the utmost. The theatre is a classic proscenium arch design which has it's idiosyncrasies; good and bad.  

The position also includes a Technical Director and carpenter (to be hired). There is also a House Tech on premises. 

The Play: Lakeland's production will open on February 2, 2018 and close on February 19.  

Merrily We Roll Along, written in 1981, is based on a 1934 play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. The musical (with a book by George Furth) was first produced in November of 1981, where it ran for 17 performances. Not very successful eh? It tells of the disintegration of the friendship of successful songwriter Franklin Shepard, his lyricist and best friend Charlie Kringas, and novelist Mary Flynn. The action moves backward through time, from 1976 to 1957.

This is one of Stephen Sondheim’s most accessible and difficult scores. It is most certainly about friendship and its importance in the lives of three people.  This show has great personal meaning to me. And while the book is problematic; I am confident that our production team and the actors that are cast can overcome this. This is one great play. 

For more information please feel free to write me, Martin Friedman, Producer and Director, at martinfriedman98@gmail.com or call at 216/233-5441.