Stony Plain): Musical Theatre Assistant – Parkland School Division

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Musical Theatre Assistant
- Parkland School Division

The Virgin Trial
- Alberta Theatre Projects The Virgin Trial Alberta Theatre Projects

Directed by:
Glynis Leyshon
Written by:
Kate Hennig
Actors Pictured:
Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
Set Design:
Scott Reid.
Lighting Design:
David Fraser
Costume Design:
Heather Moore
Photo:
Benjamin Laird

Photo Credits

As a Musical Theatre Assistant in Parkland School Division
, you will be part of enacting our vision, mission and enduring priorities.

• Meaningful Engagement
• Inspired Exploration
• Connected Community
• Resource Stewardship
• Wellness Culture
• Confident Resilience

Student Success and Well-being Our ultimate goal and enduring priorities support our vision:
Parkland School Division is a community of engaged learners where exploration, creativity and imagination make learning exciting and where all learners aspire to reach their dreams.

Parkland School Division No. 70 has an opening for a High School Musical Theatre (Drama)/Choral Assistant position at Spruce Grove Composite High School in Spruce Grove, Alberta.

Will assist the Musical Theatre Teacher/Director with the vision, preparation and presentation of Two Musical Theatre Productions involving a large group of multi-graded high school students (numbers may range between 80-100 students).

• Work under the supervision of one teacher/teacher director and in collaboration with choreographer, stage manager and theatre personnel
• Work independently with students or in the classroom with the teacher.
• Audition the singers and make casting decisions with director.
• Schedule music rehearsals in collaboration with the director, choreographer and stage manager.
• Help cast members learn their music.
• Lead music rehearsals including warmups for principals and ensemble.
• Prepare Music and Sound Cues for the production.
• Sound design for microphones used.
• Attend production meetings and rehearsals, as needed.
• Supervise and guide technical crews (ie props, sets, costumes)

• Provide assistance to Musical Theatre students one on one, in small groups or large groups as directed by the Teacher.
• Modify and adapt the program for individual students as directed by the classroom teacher.

• Assist the teacher in maintaining a safe and secure environment for both students and staff.
• Deal with student behaviour and assists with classroom discipline.

• As requested by the teacher, communicate observations regarding curriculum development to the teacher (as gathered in logs, charts, and data sheets).
• Participate in student team conferences when requested by the teacher.

• Organize bulletin board display, photocopy material
• Modify and prepare materials for students.
• Ensure equipment and facilities are kept in a clean, safe, orderly manner.
• Assist teacher with student assessment when needed.
• Prepare, set up, and dismantle displays, information areas and work areas.
• Supervise and assist students in preparing for productions
• Ability to work in a variety of environments and conditions
• Ability to provide active supervision and support to students before, during and after productions

Ability to work collaboratively with high school aged student(s) and assist with curricular expectations in Musical Theatre Student Personal Development Assist in building the self-esteem and self-confidence of students.

a)

Education:

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Musical Theatre, Theatre Studies or Equivalent

• High level of piano experience as accompanist and/or Musical Director
• Vocal Coaching experience
• High School Diploma
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and First Aid Certificate would be an asset

b)

Experience:

• 1 to 3 years of related experience.

Equivalencies will be considered

• Musical Skills – vocal coach, Advanced piano/keyboard skills
• Experience working with Large Groups of Youth (80-100) in an open-minded, creative way that fosters student leadership and empowerment
• Musical Theatre Production Experience
• Technical Theatre Skills and Carpentry Skills are an asset
• Strong interpersonal skills. Able to work in close collaborative partnership with Theatre Director
• Tolerence for an atypical classroom environment that is…