Location: Gardner, MA Category: Part Time (Non-Benefit) Posted On: Tue Sep 6 2022 Job Description: General Statement of Duties MWCC Theatre at the Mount hires part time theater staff directors, music directors, choreographers, stage managers, costumers, technical assistants and lighting designers for Theater at the Mount's 2023 season of productions.
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Shows MAN OF LA MANCHA By Dale Wasserman, Joe Darion, Mitch Leigh MAN OF LA MANCHA is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com Inspired by Miguel de Cervantes' seventeenth century masterpiece, "Don Quixote," Man of La Mancha is one of the most successful musicals in Broadway history. Powerful, brutal, hilarious, and heartbreaking, Man of La Mancha celebrates the perseverance of a dying old man who refuses to relinquish his ideals or his passion. The celebrated score includes "Little Bird," "I, Don Quixote," "To Each His Dulcinea," and "The Impossible Dream." February 24, 25, March 3, 4 at 7:30PM; March 5 at 2PM
RUTHLESS! Book and Lyrics by Joel Paley; Music by Marvin Laird Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com Eight-year-old Tina Denmark knows she was born to play Pippi Longstocking, and she will do anything to win the part in her school musical, including murdering the leading lady! A hilarious romp through the world of Broadway, child acting, parenthood and unbridled ambition, this campy cult favorite may just be "the stage mother of all musicals!" June 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 at 7:30PM; June 18 at 2PM
HELLO DOLLY By Thornton Wilder, Jerry Herman, Bob Merrill, Michael Stewart HELLO, DOLLY! is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com Dolly Levi is a widow, matchmaker, and a professional meddler who 'arranges things.' Everything changes when she decides that the next match, she needs to make is to find someone for herself! Set in New York City at the turn of the century, Hello Dolly! is boisterous and charming from start to finish, featuring such memorable songs as "Before the Parade Passes By," "It Only Takes a Moment," "It Takes a Woman," and?of course?the title number. "It's nice to have you back where you belong!" August 11, 12, 18, 19 at 7:30PM; August 20 at 2PM
THE ODD COUPLE Written by Neil Simon Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com This classic comedy opens as a group of the guys assemble for cards in the apartment of divorced Oscar Madison. And if the mess is any indication, it's no wonder that his wife left him. Late to arrive is Felix Unger, who has just been separated from his wife. Fastidious, depressed, and none too tense, Felix seems suicidal, but as the action unfolds, Oscar becomes the one with murder on his mind when the clean freak and the slob ultimately decide to room together with hilarious results as The Odd Couple is born. October 6, 7, 13, 14 at 7:30PM; October 15 at 2PM ELF, the Musical Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin; Music by Matthew Sklar; Lyics by Chad Beguelin Based upon the New Line Cinema film written by David Berenbaum Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International, New York, NY Based on the hit film of the same name, ELF, the Musical follows the story of Buddy, an orphaned infant who accidentally crawls into Santa's sleigh one Christmas Eve and is transported back to the North Pole, where he is adopted by Santa's elves. Buddy grows up thinking himself to be an elf until his enormous size and less than extraordinary toy-making abilities make him realize he is human. Resolving to find his true identity, Buddy makes his way to New York City and winds up helping its cynical inhabitants discover the true meaning of Christmas. Embrace your inner ELF! November 24, 25 and December 1, 2 at 7:30PM; November 26 and December 3 at 2PM Special Sensory-Friendly Performance - December 2 @ 2PM FOR THE KIDS? NEWSIES, JR. Music by Alan Menken; Lyrics by Jack Feldman; Book by Harvey Fierstein; Jr. script adaptation by David Simpatico Based on the Disney film written by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International, New York, NY Based on the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899, Newsies Jr. tells the story of Jack Kelly, a rebellious newsboy who dreams of a life as an artist away from the big city. After publishing giant Joseph Pulitzer raises newspaper prices at the newsboys' expense, Kelly and his fellow newsies take action. With help from the beautiful female reporter Katherine Plumber, all of New York City soon recognizes the power of "the little man." Seize the day! April 2 @ 2pm (for the general public); April 3 @9:30AM, April 4, 5, 6 at 9:30AM and Noon (for school groups) - to book your school group now, contact the Box Office at box-office@mwcc.mass.edu TILLY THE TRICKSTER Based on the book by Molly Shannon; Music and Lyrics by Drew Fornarola; Book by Jeremy Dobrish Presented by special arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW) Molly Shannon has created numerous unforgettable characters on Saturday Night Live and in movies such as Superstar and Never Been Kissed. Now she introduces young readers to her latest hilarious creation, TILLY THE TRICKSTER. Tilly is a mischievous girl who loves nothing more than causing a little trouble. From leaking cups to toothpaste-flavored cookies, Tilly has a trick for everyone: her mom, dad, brother, classmates, and even her teacher. But when the tables are turned and her family does some scheming of its own, will Tilly decide to change her trickster ways? Tour dates: October 19, 20, 26, 27, November 3 - tour rates available on request Performance at the Mount: October 21 at 2:00pm - all seats $7.00 Additional Shows may be added throughout the Season. Job Requirements:
Additional Information: Salary: Varies based on position Mount Wachusett Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
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