Thu, 03 Apr 2025 published - Thu, 03 Apr 2025
Job Summary
Close to Home Productions are seeking a MUSICAL DIRECTOR to support the research and development of a brand new piece of gig-theatre, Climax. Please click on the How To Apply link for more information.
Job Description
Climax is a sex-education show for adults, set to a stimulating sound-track. It will be the show that you'd wish you'd seen before your first time... but your school wouldn't have dared include it in the curriculum. Informed by heart-felt letters written by our close friend and interviews with Warrington women, we want the show to be empowering, hilarious and informative - everything else we will discover in the R&D.
The musical director will lead on the composition of new songs for the show alongside two actor musicians, a writer and a director. They will be responsible for the arrangement and documentation of the songs.
Job Requirements
Essential attributes & previous experience:
A playful, kind and collaborative approach.
Highly skilled in singing, harmony and at least one instrument (ideally piano).
Proven experience and confidence of creating, writing and arranging songs.
A keen interest in the subject matter and the importance of telling female-led stories.
A passion for creating new work from interviews and personal experiences.
Job Responsibilities
Main Duties:
To collaborate with the Director, Writer and Actor Musicians to create new, high-quality songs for Climax.
To lead all vocal warm ups, ensuring the safety of actor musicians' voices.
To arrange and document all songs (including audio recording, lyrics, chord patterns and/or sheet music where applicable).
Alongside the Stage Manager, advise and support the set up of the rehearsal room with consideration for a variety of instruments.
To ensure all actor musicians are comfortable in their performance.
Perform in sharing performance and, where needed, lead actor musicians.
Job Details
* Job Title: Musical Director - Climax R&D at Warrington Artis Festival
* Hours: Full time
* Artform: Theatre
* Role: Creative
* Contract: Temporary
* Location: North West
How to Apply
To apply please send a CV and short cover letter (no more than one A4 page) about your suitability for the role to info@closetohome.org.uk with subject line CLIMAX R&D: MD.
Alternate methods of communicating such as voice note or video are also welcomed (5 minutes maximum).
Please follow the how to apply link for more details.
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