Music Supervisor - Obsidian Theatre Festival 2022 - GhostLight Productions Inc.

DESCRIPTION:

The Obsidian Theatre Festival, produced by GhostLight Creative Productions Incorporated. and Nicely Theatre Group, is CALLING FOR A MUSIC SUPERVISOR for its sophomore presentation.



ABOUT:

The Obsidian Theatre Festival (OTF) is a new and invigorating celebration of Black stories featuring the work of prolific emerging Black voices, and illuminating the rich diversity of experiences relevant to the African diaspora in America.

Our team seeks to normalize the panoply of Black American culture through an inclusive, color conscious lens. We are dedicated to the exploration of universal themes, and acknowledgment of the ways in which intersecting identities shape the world in which we live.



Returning for our second seasons, we believe art is most impactful when artists bring the fullness of their identities and experiences to their work; and we actively encourage creativity in thought, storytelling and casting by asking the following:

*How do stories shift if the established ideas of a character’s gender identity, ethnicity, disability, skin color, height, weight, and/or sexual orientation are challenged?

*What layers of meaning and depth, if any, are brought to the surface in this exploration?

*How does an imaginative, out of the box creative process push back against, or reinforce existing social structures?



The Obsidian Theatre Festival accepts applicants of every identity, and does not discriminate on the basis of identity, including but not limited to: race, creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, ethnicity, national origin, immigration status, sexual orientation, religion, HIV serostatus, disability, height, weight, veteran status, marital status, or economic class.



The Obsidian Theatre Festival will be presented in 3 parts

*OTF Main Stage: Featuring full-length productions that examine the diversity of the black experience.

*Musical Theatre Showcase: Offering staged readings of new musicals, highlighting an important step in the development of new work.

*Obsidian Cabaret: Featuring national renowned artists in an intimate evening of music and storytelling.



For more information about The Obsidian Theatre Festival please visit www.obsidianfest.org



LOCATION: Detroit, MI



SEEKING:

A Musical Supervisor with experience in Cabaret, Musical Theatre and/or Multimedia. BIPOC artists are strongly encouraged to submit.



The Musical Supervisor for the Obsidian Theatre Festival will be selected to oversee all of the musical elements of the festival, including working closely with the Producing Artistic Director and Associate Artistic Director/Resident Director throughout the process (from casting to curtain).You will also be responsible for supervising multiple Music Directors assigned to each project.



*A candidate who is flexible, strategic and able to work in a collaborative space.

*Ability to assist in the creation of the Obsidian Cabaret story progression, if needed.

*Will need to work closely with the Playwright, Composer, Musical Director and Stage Director for all presentations of the Musical Theatre Showcase and Cabaret.

*Candidates within close proximity to the Detroit Metro area Strongly preferred.



QUALIFICATIONS:

*Strong organizational, leadership and mentoring skills

*Outstanding judgment and ability to prioritize varying tasks.

*Skilled in communicating clearly, with tact and discretion, as well as maintaining confidentiality.

*Able to coordinate timely responses between internal departments.

*Be able to work closely with the Production Manager to plan and execute the musical production schedules.

*Able to make the necessary copies of music and music changes/adjustments. Will need to promptly distribute to the casts through the stage management teams.

*Experience maintaining relationships with creatives, artists and stagehands.

*Ability to assist in hiring Musical Directors and musicians, if needed.

*Ability to play the piano during rehearsals or performances, if needed.

*Ability to assist in transposing, if needed.

*Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

*High level of computer proficiency with knowledge of Google Suite.

*Previous experiences with the following are a plus:

-Click Up or similar project management program

-Sibelius, Finale, Logic, Cubase, or similar score writing/notation software



SAFETY:

We are committed to the health and safety of all of our artists, employees, and guests. In order to maintain the safest environment possible, all Obsidian Theatre Festival staff, artists, creative teams, crews, and ushers are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid 19 (both rounds of vaccinations and the booster shot.). The only exception to mandatory vaccination is providing a physician note due to a qualifying disability or a statement of religious exemption.



SCHEDULE: The Obsidian Theatre Festival Musical Supervisor will be intimately involved in the casting, composition and rehearsal of selected works. Casting is anticipated in late April with live performances from June 23rd-26th in Detroit, MI and culminating in live stream virtual productions. Rehearsals will be hybrid. Auditions will be electronic and via Zoom. The first couple of weeks of rehearsals will be held virtually and we will be in person thereafter. Estimated workload averages 10-15 hours per week prior to rehearsal weeks. 25-40 during rehearsal weeks.



TENTATIVE DATES

Interviews: Beginning early April

Casting Auditions: Online Submission

Casting Callbacks: Beginning May 2nd

Development (if applicable): May 16th-May 25th

In Person Rehearsal: June 13th

Tech: June 20th

Performance: June 23rd-June 26th



COMPENSATION:

Commensurates with experience. Stipend range: $750 - $2,000.



APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Email your resume, where you are currently located, cover letter, video links (if available) and portfolio/work samples of previous work to GM@ghostlightinc.com by April 1st.



In the subject line please label as followed: Music Supervisor Submission - Your First And Last Name.




Salary: $750 - $2,000