The Media Theatre in MEDIA, PA is seeking submissions for Directors, Stage Managers, Choreographers and Music Directors for their 2024- 2025 Education Department season. Please see the breakdown below for information. Local housing is not provided. The deadline to apply is Sunday September 29th. Seeking experienced and dynamic Directors, Choreographers, Stage Managers and Music Directors who have worked with children previously and are comfortable leading a rehearsal of up to 35 children. The Media Theatre requires all applicants to have their PA and Federal clearances up to date.
The Youth Ensemble Series at The Media Theatre is a brand new, refreshed program that began in 2020 and is excited to return again this fall. Performed entirely by youth actors ages 6 - 18, this series provides an opportunity for those involved to work with professional production staff, while presenting a quality product to audiences in Delaware County. The Youth Ensemble Series rehearses weeknights for three hours (generally 4:30-7:30 PM) from Monday - Friday. Occasional Saturday daytime rehearsals as well (generally 11:00 AM- 4:00 PM). The rehearsal process is designed to be expedient, with a total of around ~20 rehearsal hours or 9/10 rehearsal days. Compensation is a stipend payment aligning with experience and hours of rehearsal. Performances are Saturdays and Sundays at 11:00am. Directors and Choreographers are not required to attend performances. Music Directors have the opportunity to play for the shows and auditions but it is not required.
Wizard of Oz, Youth Edition
All dates are tentative and subject to change based on Production Staff, Theatre and Student availability
We are currently seeking a choreographer, stage manager, and music director for this production
Audition Date: October 6th 6:30 PM, Callback Date: October 13th 6:30 PM
Rehearsals: Monday- Saturday 4:30 PM- 7:00 PM (Monday, November 25th - Thursday, December 12th)
Performances: Saturdays and Sundays in December starting December 14th at 11:00 AM and Friday December 13th at 10:00 AM.
Book: L. Frank Baum
Music & Lyrics: Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg
Honk Jr.
All dates are tentative and subject to change based on Production Staff, Theatre and Student availability
We are currently seeking a director, choreographer, stage manager, and music director for this production
Audition Date: TBD, Callback Date: TBD
Rehearsals: Monday- Friday 4:30 PM- 7:00 PM and Saturdays 11:00 AM- 4:00 PM (Feb. 17th - March 7th)
Performances: Saturdays and Sundays March 8th- March 23rd 11:00 AM and Friday March 15th at 10:00 AM
Book & Lyrics: Anthony Drewe
Music: George Stiles
Alice in Wonderland Jr.
All dates are tentative and subject to change based on Production Staff, Theatre and Student availability
We are currently seeking a director, choreographer, stage manager, and music director for this production
Audition Date: TBD, Callback Date: TBD
Rehearsals: Monday- Friday 4:30 PM- 7:00 PM, Saturdays 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM (April 21st - May 9th)
Performances: Saturdays and Sundays May 10th - May 25th 11:00 AM
Music & Lyrics: Danny Elfman, Sammy Fain & Bob Hilliard, Oliver Wallace & Cy Coben, Michael Abbott & Sarah Weeks, and Mack David, Al Hoffman & Jerry Livingston
Music Adapted and Arranged and Additional Music and Lyrics:Bryan Louiselle
Additional Arrangements & Orchestrations: Patrick Sulken
Book and Additional Lyrics: David Simpatico
Based on the 1951 Disney film Alice in Wonderland and the novels The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll
To apply: please send a resume and any applicable references to [email protected] with the subject line “APPLICATION FOR YOUTH SERIES” by September 29th. Please include clearly in the body of your email which position (Director, Choreographer, Stage Manager or Music Director) you are applying for.
The Media Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status. The Media Theatre encourages candidates of all backgrounds to submit.
