Disney's Descendants:
The Musical
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Be Part of the Production - Multiple Creative and Technical Positions Now Open!
All members of the production team will be expected to attend meetings, rehearsals, and work days the entire run of the show January 13th - March 1st.
Staff are required to be at rehearsals 30 minutes prior to start time and at least 15 minutes after the end time. During performance dates, call time for staff members is 1.5 hours prior to curtain and they're required to stay after each performance to help the cast get out of costume, clean up the theater and other spaces, and reset for the next performance. Mandatory strike is held after the closing performance and usually takes about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO DESCENDANTS:
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A planning meeting which will be held prior to rehearsals starting. Exact date and time are TBD.
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Rehearsals will begin Tuesday, January 13th and run through Thursday, February 19th. There will also be a pick up rehearsal Thursday, February 26th.
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Rehearsal times are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Saturdays 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. Staff arrival times are 5:30 pm - 8:15 pm and 9:30 am - 1:15 pm.
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Performances will be on Friday, February 20th, Saturday, February 21st, Sunday, February 22nd; Friday, February 27th; Saturday, February 28th; Sunday, March 1st. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 pm, with staff call time at 6:00 pm. Sunday shows are at 2:30 pm, with staff call time at 1:00 pm.
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Staff are expected to be at every performance to assist backstage.
MUSIC DIRECTOR
The Music Director leads all musical elements of a production, ensuring cast members are confident, prepared, and musically cohesive.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Teach and rehearse all vocal and musical components of the show
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Interpret and prepare music and sound cues as needed
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Attend auditions, callbacks, rehearsals, and performances
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Collaborate with the Director and Choreographer on rehearsal scheduling
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Warm up the cast prior to each performance
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Provide rehearsal materials and recordings for cast practice
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Support casting decisions and production planning as requested
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Strong musical background with experience teaching vocals and ensemble music
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Ability to work with performers of varying ages and skill levels
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Familiarity with musical theater repertoire and rehearsal techniques
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Strong collaboration and communication skills
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Experience accompanying or preparing rehearsal tracks preferred
TIME COMMITMENT:
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Auditions and callbacks (as required)
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Music rehearsals according to the production schedule
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Attendance at all scheduled rehearsals involving music
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All performances and pre-show cast warm-ups
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Full commitment for the duration of the production period
CHOREOGRAPHER
The Choreographer designs, teaches, and refines all movement and dance elements for a production while working collaboratively with the creative team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Attend auditions, callbacks, and production meetings
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Create choreography appropriate for cast skill levels and stage space
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Teach and rehearse all dance numbers
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Collaborate with Director and Music Director on scheduling and staging
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Fine-tune choreography throughout the rehearsal process
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Attend performances to support cast and backstage needs
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Record choreography for at-home practice and review
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Dance and movement experience appropriate to musical theater productions
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Ability to teach choreography clearly and safely
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Experience adapting choreography for different ages and ability levels
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Strong collaboration skills with directors and music staff
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Knowledge of stage spacing and movement in theatrical settings
TIME COMMITMENT:
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Auditions, callbacks, and production meetings
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Choreography rehearsals as scheduled
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Tech rehearsals and all performances
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Availability throughout the rehearsal and performance period