THE COMPANY

Inspiring dreams and aspirations — and developing skills for life since 1973 —the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) brings the power of commitment, hard work and performance to communities all over the nation and abroad with its unique touring theatre company. MCT’s transformative programming can be seen first hand in the documentary “The Little Red Truck,” which chronicles the whirlwind production of a full-scale musical with local children in just six days. MCT also has a permanent home in Missoula, Montana, where kids and teens take classes, attend camps, and perform in community productions.

THE JOB

DIRECTOR + TEACHER + PERFORMER + TRAVELER + AMBASSADOR FOR THE ARTS

LOGISTICS

A tour team consists of 2 professional Actor/Directors. Each team visits a new community every week; they are responsible for auditioning, casting, and rehearsing local school age children for approximately 20 hours over a week’s time. The hard work culminates in two performances of an hour-long musical with one of the MCT Actor/Directors performing a supporting role alongside the children. The other actor/director serves as the primary director. MCT teams also conduct educational workshops as part of each residency week.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Well-rounded performance skills, the potential to work successfully and ethically with children, the ability to communicate effectively, physical and emotional stamina, maturity and problem-solving skills, an interest in travel, a valid driver’s license and good driving record, a current US passport and a sense of humor.

COMPENSATION IS COMPETITIVE AND INCLUDES

A first year guaranteed minimum of $380 per residency week completed - plus overtime, housing provided during residency week, use of a company-owned truck for travel to residency weeks, job/travel-related expenses during the course of touring (travel to and from Missoula not included), group health insurance benefits for contracts lasting at least 5 months, and a percentage of merchandise sales.

TRAINING

8-10 intensive days in beautiful Missoula, MT. . . learning MCT teaching methods, show blocking / choreography and a full range of support tasks. Housing, breakfast and lunch, and use of company truck provided during training.

This is the opportunity to change the life of a child.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $380.00 - $540.00 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
We follow the guidelines and practice of the community in which a residence takes place. When in doubt, we mask. The health of our employees is paramount.

Application Question(s):

• Do you have the musical skills to teach music to children and perform?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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