Music Director

Limelight Theatre; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 900 - 1,100; Full time

Job summary

Limelight Theatre Inc., a 127-seat community venue in Saint Augustine, seeks an experienced Music Director for A CHRISTMAS CAROL: THE MUSICAL. The role includes leading vocal and musical development and providing live piano accompaniment during rehearsals.

The ideal candidate will have strong piano performance skills, sight-reading ability, and demonstrated experience in musical direction and vocal coaching. Local residency is required; housing and travel stipends are not provided.

Qualifications

• Strong piano performance skills and sight-reading musical theatre scores.
• Experience in musical direction and vocal coaching.
• Ability to work with performers of varying skill levels in a community theatre environment.
• Full availability for the designated rehearsal schedule and tech week.

Responsibilities

• Teach scores, harmonies, and provide detailed musical direction and coaching to cast members.
• Serve as the primary pianist for vocal rehearsals.
• Rehearse with the cast to acquaint them with the backing tracks that will be used during performances.
• Collaborate with the Director, Choreographer, and Stage Manager to align tempo, timing, and artistic vision.

Skills

Piano performance

Sight-reading

Vocal coaching

Cast collaboration

Musical direction

Job description

NOW HIRING: Music Director for A CHRISTMAS CAROL: THE MUSICAL

Organization: Limelight Theatre Inc (Non-Profit)

Compensation: $1,000 flat fee for rehearsals.

Position Summary: Limelight Theatre Inc. seeks an experienced, creative Music Director for our upcoming production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL: THE MUSICAL in our intimate 127 seat theatre. This is the Alan Menken/Lynn Ahrens version of the show.

The Music Director will lead the vocal and musical development of the cast and provide live piano accompaniment during rehearsals. Applicants must be local. Limelight Theatre does not provide housing or travel stipends.

Key Responsibilities:

• Vocal & Music Direction: Teach scores, harmonies, and provide detailed musical direction and coaching to cast members.
• Piano Accompaniment: Serve as the primary pianist for vocal rehearsals
• Tracked Performances: Rehearse with the cast to acquaint them with the backing tracks that will be used during performances.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Director, Choreographer, and Stage Manager to align tempo, timing, and artistic vision.

Requirements

• Strong piano performance skills and proficiency in sight-reading musical theatre scores.
• Demonstrated experience in musical direction and vocal coaching.
• Ability to work productively with performers of varying skill levels in a community theatre environment.
• Full availability for the designated rehearsal schedule and tech week.

Key Dates:

• Rehearsals Begin: The week of October 19th (tentatively)