Contract Opportunity
Music Director / Educator – G&S Junior Theatre School

Morpheus Theatre is seeking a music director/educator for its G&S Junior Theatre School program. This is a contract position beginning mid-October 2016 until mid-May 2017 (approximately 50 to 60 hours of classroom time). The remuneration for this contract is set at $2000.

The G&S Junior Theatre School works with youth age 9 to 17 to produce a Gilbert and Sullivan production each May at The Pumphouse Theatre, on the set of the Morpheus Theatre mainstage production.

The program began five years ago and since it’s inception has doubled in size–building a strong community of young artists while fostering a love for the works of Gilbert and Sullivan. Working within the spirit of community theatre, the program is inclusive and works to develop the skills of young artists in a safe, fun and inspiring environment.

The program has two classes running concurrently Saturday mornings from 10am to 11:30am (October to January) and 10am to 12pm (February to May). Two dress rehearsal and two performances will take place during the first two weeks of May.

The successful candidate will have:

• a strong love of musical education
• a passion for inspiring young artists to work towards their performance potential
• an appreciation of Gilbert and Sullivan
• experience working with and supervising youth
• ability to play the piano and accompany singers
• a current police information check/vulnerable sector search for employment

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Theatre School Coordinator/Acting Director to develop the course plan for the season
• Facilitate weekly classes based on the plan
• Work with the Theatre School Coordinator/Acting Director to deliver upon the vision for the show, select and teach the music for the show
• Create preparatory materials for the students to practice
• Ensure a safe environment and proper use of vocal techniques for all participants
• Assist the students in reaching their potential

For more information on the program, please visit http://www.morpheustheatre.ca/?page_id=17

If you have any questions or are interested in applying please email the Theatre School Coordinator at the address below. Applications should include your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and your artistic practice. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Contact:
Michelle Brandenburg
Theatre School Director
Email: elle.brandenburg@gmail.com
Deadline for Applications: September 15, 2016

Morpheus Theatre is looking for volunteers interested on working on our 2016/17 Productions!  

We are currently seeking volunteers for the following positions:

Stage Manager

Assistant Stage Manager

Properties

Costume Design

Hair & Makeup

Lighting Design

Lighting Hang Crew

Sound Design

Rehearsal Accompanist

For our productions of It’s a Wonderful Life, Skin Flick and Iolanthe.

If you are interested, please email Sean Anderson at info@morpheustheatre.ca

Regards,

Sean Anderson

PROFESSIONAL THEATRE TRAINING FOR YOUTH AGED 9 TO 17!

Morpheus Theatre is pleased to announce that for our 6th season, our G&S JR Theatre School program will be studying the operetta about fairies & parliament, PRINCESS IDA

In October 2018 we will be continuing to offer both a Junior class for students 9 – 12 and a Senior class for students 13- 17. The program gives youth an opportunity to expand their acting skills and challenge themselves with the lyrics and patter of a Gilbert and Sullivan operetta. The Senior class will also include more advanced acting skills and choreography.

Classes will include professional instruction in Acting and Voice, and the program will culminate in two youth performances on the set of our mainstage production for their family and friends. They will work on a full set with lights, sounds, and costumes.

Students enrolled in the program gain confidence & aptitude in their singing through learning the basics in choral singing:  tuning, breath management, vowel formation, good diction, posture and facial expression using vocal warm-ups, exercises, and homework.  The basics of musical sight reading will be taught, listening skills will be honed, and singing in harmony will be introduced.  The fun, humour and drama of Gilbert and Sullivan is a great way for youth to be introduced to classical music.  Group vocal lessons encourage teamwork and friendship, in a low stress environment!  All students will also have the opportunity to try their hand at solo singing, if they so wish, and the learning environment created will be positive and constructive.

DATE: Saturday, October 13 to Saturday May 18 10:00 – 11:30am
***No classes over winter break or holiday long weekends.

COST: Juniors – $375, Seniors – $425  (SENIORS ARE SOLD OUT)
***Payment plans & family discounts available – please call 403-246-2999

WHERE: Morpheus Rehearsal Centre, Lower Level, 3512 5 Avenue NW

Registration deadline: Sept 1, 2018! Click here to register online  or call our office at (403) 246-2999.

There’s an inside joke at Morpheus that we’ll get all our extra things done in the summer “when it’s not busy”.  Or people ask me aren’t I glad that I can relax now that we are in the theatre “off-season”?  To which I, the Operations Manager, usually fly off the handle and reply with a litany of things going on in the Summer months when it’s “not busy”.

Check out what’s going on first in our “off-season”

June 4 – Directing Workshop: From good to Great with Simon Mallett

June 13, 14, 15 – AUDITIONS for Run for your Wife (more information coming soon!)

June 18 – Technique for Stage Speech Workshop with Jane MacFarlane

June 19 – Morpheus G&S Singers Free Concert

June 26 – Annual Appreciation BBQ

Season tickets are on sale, and our early bird pricing lasts until June 30th! Information on our shows & packages HERE