DIRECTOR for Dinner Theatre - The Young Americans

The Young Americans is seeking to contract with a Show Creator/Director for our Dinner Theaters in Michigan and Arkansas. We are very excited to be presenting our 44th season in Michigan. Conceive, write, and direct a high-energy, music variety show for a dinner theater show to be performed for four months this summer in Michigan and two months in Arkansas.



The content should rely heavily on exquisite choral music and powerful vocal performance. Strong dancing, humor, and sophisticated musical selections are hallmarks of this show.



Responsibilities include:



• Willingness to be present for substantial amounts of time during a four-week

rehearsal/launch period, which will take place in Harbor Springs, Michigan on

the following dates: Starting June 1 through June 30 to ensure that the show

is up and running smoothly.

• The show will consist of 16 cast members.

• The show shall consist of many genres

• There will be a "live" band of eight musicians, which includes a band leader

• There is a budget to hire a Choreographer (upon approval by internal Staff)

• There is a budget to hire a Musical Director (upon approval by internal Staff)

• There is a budget for choral arrangement and music charts

• Willingness to be available to launch in Eureka Springs, Arkansas during the

following dates: September 4 through 11 to ensure that the show is up and

running smoothly.



Please submit your resume (including Musical Theater directorial experience) along with the following:



A written outline of your concept, including the theme of the show, a rundown of each musical number including a brief description, as well as estimated time for each musical moment 

Submission should be sent to:

Leif Green

Chief Executive Officer

The Young Americans

lgreen@youngamericans.org



This is a 1099-IC contracted position.
Salary: DOE