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Something Better Productions Seeking Music Director For Off-Broadway Show

CATEGORY: Musician

SOMETHING BETTER PRODUCTIONS MUSIC DIRECTOR- FORGET I SAID ANYTHING
New York, NY
US

CONTACT NAME

Samantha Roberts

Job Details

DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

Something Better Productions is seeking a creative and collaborative music director to join our upcoming production, "Forget I Said Anything" by Samantha Roberts off-Broadway at Theatre Row.

First day of rehearsals: May 26th, 2026
Tech Week: July 13th, 2026
Opening: July 19th, 2026
Closing: August 2nd, 2026
(Potential option to extend to August 9th)


Directed by Samantha Roberts
Associated Directed by Alivia Salls
Stage Managed by Mel Hardy

Key Responsibilities

    • Teach and refine harmonies to the cast during the first two weeks of rehearsal
    • Provide rehearsal accompaniment periodically during staging rehearsals
    • Assist composer in creating instrument scores for musicians
    • Supervise the band and host band rehearsal prior to Sitzprobe
    • Attend tech and performances

QUALIFICATIONS

    • Strong experience as a Music Director/Conductor for musical theatre
    • Comfortable teaching music to cast
    • Collaborative, flexible, and responsive in the rehearsal room
    • Experience working on new musicals preferred
    • Comfortable creating a dividing orchestrations preferred
    • Proficiency on Dorico preferred

Timeline:
Mid May- Mid August

Payment:

Stipend commensurate with experience ranging from $1500-$2000 plus portion of ticket sales.

All submissions due by April 23rd at 11:59pm
Interviews will be scheduled beginning April 27th

DURATION

May 11, 2026 - Aug 9, 2026

SALARY

$1,500 - $2,000 Per Gig

HOW TO APPLY

APPLY ONLINE

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRFQplqYOtKcA-Ni5BgA2LAK71nY2LVzEJASNsIRqb6uldAA/viewform?usp=publish-editor