Disney's Beauty and the Beast Jr - PRODUCTION TEAM SOUGHT

KIDZ ACT will be presenting DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR. as our first musical production for our 2012 play season, to run from January - May 2012 (performances in MAY 2012). We are currently seeking expressions of interest for PRODUCTION TEAM MEMBERS for the following categories as listed below. KIDZ ACT is a children's theatre company and drama school located in DONCASTER. It has been operating in Melbourne for 6 months now, with one show sold out in its entirity, and its second show currently gaining rave reviews before it has even opened. Our program means that children (ages 6 - 18) who gain a position within the show also recieve performing arts training. We combine both the drama school element, and musical/dramatic theatre in one funfilled unique program. Rehearsals for this production will likely occur on: Saturday's (10am - 5pm) & Sunday's (10am - 1pm). Performances will take place at the DONCASTER PLAYHOUSE in Doncaster, a small and intimate playhouse. Expressions of interest are to be emailed to the PRODUCER: Callum Hosking by 18/11/2011 via email: info@kidzact.com.au -- Please sepecify any background achievements relevant to the role, and why you would like to take on the specific role. All members will be required to have a WWC license prior to rehearsals/auditions to comply with industry requirements. All positions are volunteer only roles (non-paid). MUSCIAL DIRECTOR: -- This role will involve teaching the music to the students and conducting vocal warmups. Attendance is required at all auditions, call backs, rehearsals, dress rehearsals and the production. A main member of the production team. A musical knowledge and/or background is essential, along with the ability to play the keyboard. Must also be confident in working with Children / Teenagers unsupervised. CHOREOGRAPHER: -- This role will be to help supervise and assist a STUDENT CHOREOGRAPHER who's role has already been filled. There are only a few main dance numbers, and more movement structured, rather than dancing. A DVD from the show pack is provided which lists some great dance moves for each musical number. Must be confident in working with Children / Teenagers unsupervised. COSTUME DESIGNER: -- This role is open to someone with some flair and who would like to design the costumes for the characters in this show. This show will feature KIDZ ACT providing costumes for the characters, with 80% being made, 10% being hired, and 10% being supplied by parents (ie: bike shorts, shoes, hairnets, etc). Must also be prepared to assist in creating/making the costumes. STAGE MANAGER: -- This role involves running the show when we move to the playhouse. This includes coordinating BUMP IN / OUT with the Producer/Director, assisting the technicians with enquiries, liaising between cast, crew, production team and the director, and be responsible for a BACKSTAGE TEAM to help move scenery/props during the show. Will be required to attend the last third of rehearsals, to get an understanding of sets, where they are, where they need to go, who does what, and the Director's vision. etc. A main member of the production team, so must also be confident in working with Children / Teenagers / Adults unsupervised.