Musical Director and Choreographer - Priscilla Dreams the Answer

Musical Director & Choreographer
Status: Temporary, Non-Exempt
Reports To: Arts Director Producer
Revision Date: 10/3/2024
At Pacific Ridge School, our mission statement drives all of our work: In a community that fosters academic excellence, ethical responsibility and global engagement, Pacific Ridge School prepares students for college and a purposeful life.

Position Summary
Seeking talented, experienced theatre artist for a combined Music Director/Choreographer role. Must have a strong musical theatre background and an understanding of choreography and/or physical theatre techniques and the interest and ability to teach these elements to middle-school aged students. Must be able to pass a background check.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to, the following)

• Take full responsibility for the musical and dance elements of the middle-school production.
• Collaborate with the Arts Department Producer and the director of the play to create, teach, and manage the musical and dance elements of the middle-school production, Priscilla Dreams the Answer.
• Attend production meetings as mutually agreed upon by the director of the play, the Arts Department Producer, and all relevant design personnel.
• Collaborate with the director of the play to ensure that the music direction and choreography reflects and supports their vision for the show.
• Teach the play’s music to the student-actors and prepare them musically and vocally for performances.
• Enthusiastically and compassionately coach, direct, and collaborate with all students involved in the production to ensure a positive, challenging, and educational experience.
• Throughout the production, in coordination with the Arts Department Producer and all relevant production staff, create and maintain a safe, supportive working environment for all students and staff, free from physical danger, harassment, and bullying.

• Demonstrated skill and experience in musical theatre, musical direction, and choreography.
• Experience in educational theatre.
• Pass Live Scan and Fingerprinting background check.