Music Director, Hadestown: Teen Edition

Music Director, Hadestown:
Teen Edition

Expires:
September 19, 2026

Lake Washington High School Theatre has a long history of high quality stage productions.

We focus on teaching theatre skills applicable to our students in both community and professional theatre.

But most importantly, the skills that students learn in theatre apply to nearly all other career choices.

We promote learning opportunities in the performing arts that spark knowledge, self-confidence, leadership skills, critical thinking, empathy, understanding and acceptance of others, taking responsibility, public speaking, and inspire creative thinking, individual expression, and to contribute as a valuable member of a close-knit team.

Expose students to all aspects of the practice of theatre including but not limited to acting, stage management, set design and set building, script writing, lighting & sound, improv, directing, dancing, singing, and movement.

Engage parents and community members in all aspects of creating community theatre.

Provide fun, inspiring, entertaining and affordable live theater events for the East Side community.

Our program operates under core values or “covenants”:

• M
  - Mentorship
  - We value and support all incoming artists and lift them up. Everyone can be a mentor, and everyone can benefit from one. We value the mentorship of our teachers and trust that they have our best interests at heart.
• A
  - Accountability
  - We take responsibility for our behavior and maintain personal integrity. We recognize the importance of intent, but also the impact of our actions.
• G
  - Growth
  - We never decide our performance or program is “good enough” but always strive to improve. The goal is learning, not perfection
• I
  - Inclusion
  - We welcome everyone and create a safe space in our theater and theatre community.
• C
  - Communication
  - We communicate our needs, safety issues, concerns and successes. WE communicate these things in a timely manner.

• Choosing shows that challenge our students every year, while giving them the most opportunity to shine.
• Building a safe community where a good show is the outcome of fun, healthy relationships, and hard work.
• Maintaining relationships with students and families before, during, and after program participation (may include seeing elementary and middle school shows, other shows students participate in during their time with us, supporting them post graduation).
• Appreciating that each student is a human and caring for the human first, not the artist first.
• Prioritizing mental health and safety within our community. The show “must go on” but not for every individual. We have a healthy use of understudies, swings, and reliable flexing from our cast members.
• Student voice and leadership is highly important and an expected part of the program.

About the Position:
Lake Washington High School is seeking to hire an independent contractor to serve as our musical director for the  school year which will include music directing our spring musical, Hadestown:
School Edition. This job reports to drama teacher/theatre director.

• Auditioning the singers and making casting recommendations to the drama teacher/director
• Scheduling music rehearsals in collaboration with the drama teacher/director, choreographer and stage manager
• Helping cast members learn their music
• Leading music rehearsals for principals, chorus and orchestra
• Serving as conductor--or, in consultation with the drama teacher/director, hiring a conductor
• In consultation with the drama teacher/director, selecting a rehearsal pianist and orchestra members
• Working with the technical director on sound needs for orchestra and microphone needs for actors
• Providing rehearsal tracks if not provided by rights company/using track application programs to make edits
• Attending production meetings and rehearsals, as needed
• Assisting with recruitment/organization of pit orchestra (often mix of students and professionals)
• Collaborating with choreographer on music needs for dance and vice versa
• Possibly:
  Assisting with other musical needs throughout the year…