LBMT is looking for a committed music director, choreographer, stage manager, technical director, and community manager to join the production team of Guys & Dolls. The show will run for four performances from April 27 – 30 with Mike Sheppard as Artistic Director, Jay Landreville as Assistant Director, Kristen Loreto as Choreographer, and Laura Walker as Producer. Additional details about the shows can be found on our Season Five webpage. A complete list of the responsibilities for each production team position can be found below. To apply, please email lostbaggagemt@gmail.com with the following:
- Provide your theatrical résumé.
- Identify which production(s) interests you.
- Explain why you want to be involved that production(s).
- Explain why LBMT should choose you.
- Provide details of your experience with working on a production team (include details of communications with production team and cast members, creation of rehearsal schedules, the process you use to implement your artistic vision…).
- Provide us with any additional details you feel we should know.
Date and Location
April 26-27, 2024
Richelieu Vanier Community Centre (300 Des Pères-Blancs Avenue)
Evening Shows at 8:00pm | Doors at 7:00
Afternoon Shows at 2:00pm | Doors at 1:00
Show Synopsis
Step into the bustling streets of New York City in the golden era of the 1950s, where the worlds of high-rolling gamblers and charming missionaries collide in the sensational musical, Guys and Dolls!
LBMT proudly presents this Tony Award-winning classic, filled with toe-tapping tunes, witty humor, and a heartwarming story that will sweep you off your feet. Join us on a whirlwind adventure that follows the lives of two unlikely couples, each on a quest for love and redemption.
Meet Nathan Detroit, a loveable but scheming gambler, desperate to find a secret location for his infamous “floating crap game.” To secure the funds he needs, he bets the charismatic and suave Sky Masterson that he can’t woo the pious and dedicated Sarah Brown, a Salvation Army sergeant, to join him for a night out in Havana. The stakes are high as Sky takes the bet, not knowing that he may find more than just a simple conquest in Sarah.
Meanwhile, Miss Adelaide, Nathan’s long-suffering fiancée of 14 years, dreams of settling down and finally having a “normal” life with him. But when her chronic cold worsens due to the stress of their relationship, she begins to question whether this big-time gambler will ever truly change.
Filled with unforgettable melodies like “Luck Be a Lady,” “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat,” and “Adelaide’s Lament,” Guys and Dolls is a true musical treasure that celebrates the power of love and the triumph of the human spirit.
Music Director Responsibilities
- Oversees all musical aspects of the show.
- Represents the Artistic Director on all musical matters and decisions for the production, including running vocal and band rehearsals, selecting songs and running the musical portions of auditions, assisting the director with casting decisions, and working with technical crew on sound, microphones, balance, etc
- Helps recruit musicians and band members for the show.
- Runs music rehearsals as director and accompanist (assign parts, teach music, provide harmony splits…).
- Prepares and conducts the band during the show run.
- May designate Assistant Musical Directors and delegate any portion of these responsibilities as appropriate.
Stage Manager Responsibilities
- Creates and sets-up rehearsal schedules.
- Manages furniture and props.
- Arranges costume and wig fittings.
- Liaises with all production team members and collates information.
- Supervises the ‘set-up’ and ‘strike’ (when the set, lighting and sound are installed and removed from the space).
- Creates a prompt script compiled with notes on Actors’ cues and requirements for props, lighting and sound.
- Makes alterations to the set and props between scene changes.
- Controls the sound and set lighting cues during the run of the show and/or cues the lighting and sound technicians.
- Manages the backstage and onstage area during performances.
- Calls actors for rehearsals and performances.
- Maintains props, furniture and set during the run.
Technical Director Responsibilities
- Surveys performance space for technical production elements/capabilities and serves as a consultant to production staff on technical issues.
- Works with set designer on technical construction and implementation aspects of scenery.
- Obtains and sets up any technical theatre elements (pyrotechnics, fog machine, etc.) of the production outside of those maintained by the production house. Any expenditures must be coordinated with producer.
- Develops lighting design based on set design and survey of production space lighting capabilities. May be deferred in whole or in part to in-house lighting designer.
- Works with stage manager to ensure lighting design is implemented correctly.
- Develops sound design based on musical and theatrical demands of production and current LBMT sound reinforcement capability. May be deferred in whole or in part to in-house sound designer.
- Coordinates deployment and use of LBMT owned and/or rented sound reinforcement equipment. May be deferred in whole or in part to other production participant(s) or in-house audio personnel.
Community Manager Responsibilities
- Ensures that LBMT’s values of inclusion, equity, and respect are being implemented within the show’s rehearsals and processes.
- Organizes cast outings, socials, and events.
- Takes rehearsal photographs and videos to be used in promotions.
- Aids in preparing socials media posts for all of LBMT’s platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.
- Researches and coordinates publicity opportunities with local media, including radio stations, television stations, online forums, and community groups.
Please Note: These are volunteer positions.
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