Choreographer; Project Success Musicals Program

Overview

Project Success is looking for a contract Choreographer for our annual musical at Andersen United Middle School. The production this year is Diary of a Wimpy Kid. This is an independent contractor position.

Project Success is a nonprofit youth development organization that helps students connect to their purpose. We work with more than 17,000 6th-12th grade students and their families annually and have more than 225,000 alumni around the world. Learn more .

Project Success produces musicals at three Minneapolis Public middle schools, and each show has between 50 – 90 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. Our students come from diverse backgrounds and have a variety of theatrical experiences. For many, the Project Success musical at their school is their first opportunity to be in a show! We utilize the power of theater to inspire, build community, act as a springboard for discussion, and encourage students to tell their own stories.

• Choreography:
• Assist with running auditions and casting the show
• Create original dances/blocking for the show’s musical numbers
• Teach all choreographed numbers to the cast
• Foster students’ talents and confidence
• Create an inclusive and accessible environment at rehearsal

• Communication:
• Work in close collaboration with the Director, Music Director, Assistant Director, Technical Director, and Senior Program Manager – Musicals
• Build and nurture trusting relationships with young people
• Interact with school partners and families
• This position reports to the Senior Program Manager – Musicals

• Rehearsals after school, Monday through Thursday, from 3:20 pm - 5:45 pm (3 days a week for a total of 10 hours)
• Four tech rehearsals from 3:20 pm-6:45 pm
• Two performance dates including two school matinees and two evening performances
• Additional time commitment of 1-3 hours per week to plan actor blocking, create actor choreography and attend a production meeting the week before auditions. More details regarding scheduling are to be discussed during the interview process.

• Production Meeting:
  Friday, March 20, 3:45pm at the Project Success office
• Auditions:
  Tuesday, March 24 & Wednesday, March 25
• Rehearsals:
  Monday, April 6 – Thursday, May 28 + adding one Friday rehearsal on Friday, May 29
• Tech Rehearsals:
  Monday, June 1 – Thursday, June 4
• Performances:
  Friday, June 5 & Saturday, June 6

• Independent contractor position
• $2,500 stipend
• Must be able to pass a background check

Please email the following to apply, addressed to Katie Alarcon Hernandez, Senior Program Manager – Musicals:

• Resume
• Tell us why you are interested in the position
• Where you heard about us and/or found the job posting

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Project Success is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive team. We strongly encourage candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds and experience levels to apply!