Ontario Wide - Showcase ; Musician AUDITIONS

About the Showcase Performance Program

All participants must be able to demonstrate fluency and skill mastery on their instrument, follow instructions from the Music Director, Stage Manager and Production Team. Showcase participants are selected for this opportunity through an additional in‑person audition, which takes place in Barrie, ON. Live video auditions are possible for high‑scoring, out‑of‑province applicants who are prepared to relocate to Ontario for the season.

Showcase cast engage in daily rehearsals and skill‑building activities during the pre‑tour period. During the performance delivery period there will be long days, including travel and occasional overnight stays. Participants are expected to attend all rehearsals and performances as scheduled. Communication will require a personal mobile device with data.

• Learn, rehearse & memorize new repertoire, utilizing live performance techniques learned in the training program.
• Participate in career‑related skill‑development programs, workshops, rehearsals, and training programs to develop the highest caliber of professional skills and attitudes that will transcend the summer job period.
• Provide engaging and high‑quality entertainment at summer events such as festivals, community celebrations, tourism initiatives, and agricultural fairs taking place in public and quasi‑public spaces within municipalities and events partnered with the Co‑op.
• Safely set up and take down personal performance equipment, delivering family‑friendly performances suitable for public spaces at an appropriate volume for the location/traffic.
• Complete administrative tasks on time and with accuracy, as assigned.
• Attend functions such as job fairs, networking events, schools, and other approved locations to support the Co‑op.
• Provide support for company programs (No More Starving Artists Program, Wellness, etc).
• Respond to inquiries and interactions via electronic means (e.g., email, Slack, etc.) in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain professional workplace behaviour and confidentiality in the workplace.
• Clock in and out and provide daily shift reports using Employee Self‑Service in the HRIS, Payworks.
• Effectively use assigned PPE and follow Health and Safety protocols.
• Wear a clean Co‑op program shirt and employee g all in‑person performances in the community setting.
• Complete SOCAN Notification of Live Music Performance and other reports as needed.
• Other tasks as assigned.

• Rehearsals take place Monday – Thursday.
• Candidates who are successful in securing a callback audition will receive more information about rehearsal and show schedules.