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Piper Theatre Productions is looking for a YouthDirector/Choreographer for our summer youth production of Alice by Heart. (Music by Duncan Sheik / Lyrics by Steven Sater / Book by Steven Sater & Jessie Nelson.)

Piper is a company that builds work from the inside out. We care about story, about ensemble, and about young people discovering they can do more than they thought possible. The director’s  job is to help create a rehearsal room where that can happen.

Alice by Heart is not simply a whimsical version of Alice in Wonderland. It is a memory play set in a London bomb shelter during the Blitz. The story moves between the reality of the shelter and the imagined world of Wonderland. The director should feel comfortable working with both emotional truth and theatrical imagination.

We are looking for someone with strong leadership skills who can guide a large group of young actors. Experience with choreography, physical theatre, and ensemble-based storytelling is especially helpful, as the production will rely heavily on actor-driven staging rather than elaborate scenery. The director should also have a  strong sense of musical storytelling and work closely with the Music Director to keep the emotional flow of the show clear and connected.

Because many actors transform between characters, the director will also help the cast build a shared theatrical language and support a collaborative rehearsal environment.

Dates

Staff Orientation: June 27

Rehearsals: June 29 - July 24 (No rehearsal July 3) M-F

Performances: July 23-26
Strike: July 27

Hours

9 am - 4 pm weekdays / 12 pm - 6 pm on Orientation / 3 pm - TBD Strike

Responsibilities

– Direct and stage the full production with youth performers
– Collaborate with the Music Director, Band, and Costume Department
– Develop physical staging, movement, and choreography as needed
– Guide ensemble work and character transitions
– Maintain a rehearsal room that is focused, supportive, and organized
– Help young performers understand the emotional stakes of the story

– Chaperone afternoon field trip to Cats: The Jellicle Ball

Salary

$3,500

If this sounds like a good fit, please reach out.

Contact:
john@pipertheatre.org

ALSO SEEKING…
Piper Theatre Productions is looking for a Music Director for our summer youth production of Alice by Heart. (Music by Duncan Sheik / Lyrics by Steven Sater / Book by Steven Sater & Jessie Nelson.)

Piper is a company that builds work from the inside out. We care about story, about ensemble, and about young people finding their voices and surprising themselves. This is not a plug-and-play job. It’s a rehearsal room. It’s a process. It’s a group of young artists who will show up with more heart than technique, and your job is to meet them there and help raise the work.

Dates

Staff Orientation: June 27

Rehearsals: June 29 - July 24 (No rehearsal July 3) M-F

Performances: July 23-26
Strike: July 27

Hours

9 am - 4 pm weekdays / 12 pm - 6 pm on Orientation / 3 pm - TBD Strike

Responsibilities

– Teach and rehearse all vocal music with the cast
– Collaborate with Band Leader, James Steinman-Gordon
– Work with musicians to shape the sound of the production
– Establish tempos, keys, and vocal arrangements that serve young voices
– Partner closely with the Youth Director to ensure the music is telling the story, not sitting on top of it
– Help build a rehearsal room that is focused, supportive, and alive

– Chaperone afternoon field trip to Cats: The Jellicle Ball

Salary

$3,000

We are looking for someone who understands that this play lives somewhere between imagination and the reality of war. Someone who can guide young performers through that space with care, clarity, and a sense of play.

If that sounds like you, reach out.

Contact:
john@pipertheatre.org