Musician Music Director for Polar ExpressTM Train Ride; Southern California) Rail Events Productions

Seeking Music Director for THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride (Southern California)

ABOUT THE POSITION: The Music Director is responsible for teaching and overseeing the musical aspects of The Polar Express™ Train Ride per the specifications set by the Rail Events Productions artistic team. This role involves working with the directing and stage management teams to ensure the cast learns and performs the music to the production’s standards and upholds the production's artistic integrity.

The position is a short-term contract requiring both teaching and refining vocal performances during rehearsals.

• Work with the Directing and Production Stage Management Teams during music rehearsals
• Attend a short virtual meeting prior to the in-person rehearsal to go over the music and rehearsal expectations
• Teach the cast the music according to the specifications of the production
• Refine cast vocal performance during the allotted rehearsal time
• Maintain a safe, welcoming, positive, and inclusive working environment
• Provide a keyboard piano for rehearsals

• Advanced music comprehension
• Experience teaching vocal technique and/or coaching vocal performance
• Experience music directing theatrical productions
• Ability to play piano proficiently

• REHEARSAL DATE:
  Wednesday, 11/4 - 1pm - 3pm (arrive at 12:30pm for setup). There will also be a 30 min. virtual meeting approx. 1 week prior to the in-person rehearsal date (flexible).
• LOCATION:
  
  La Mirada Theater Rehearsal Space, 15519 Phoebe Ave., La Mirada, CA 90638
• PAY RATE: $300 stipend

Nov 4, 2026

$300.00 - $300.00 per gig

• NON-UNION