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 cancelations 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@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. -- Melissa Crum she/her/hers