12/09/2023
Now wanted: A Daring & Passionate Creative team for UMMTS’ first production of the year, Bonnie & Clyde! Applications are open RIGHT NOW and will be open until the 22nd of September! We cannot wait to see all of your applications. For more information on different creative team roles available, please look at the production handbook available in our linktree.
[Image descriptions: a series of six slides, each photo has a tan background and is titled ‘Bonnie & Clyde.’
Image 1: This image includes in the title ‘WANTED’, ‘A passionate & daring creative team’ and the text reads: ‘Applications open from September 11th-22nd’ and ‘Director, Music Director, Choreographer, Assistant Director,
Assistant Music Director/Repetiteur, Producer, Designer, Stage Manager, Backstage.’
Image 2: The title states ’University of manchester musical theatre society presents… Bonnie & Clyde’ and ‘Let’s Raise some Hell!’ And the text then states: Director: You are in the driver's seat-or the getaway car in this case. Everything from the cast, to movement, lighting, tech, and performance is under your control! We are
looking for strong leaders & someone with a strong vision.
Musical Director: You will lead musical warm ups, lead vocal coaching and performance, decide the band and rehearse the score with them. Experience with conducting is preferred but not essential.
Choreographer: You will help the director with the general movement as well as choreographing the dance numbers and orchestrating physical warm ups.’ The bottom of the photo includes the caption ‘instagram.com/ummts' with a silhouetted image of mountains, cacti, long horn cattle, and two people on horses.
Image 3: The title states ’University of manchester musical theatre society presents… Bonnie & Clyde’ and ‘Let’s Raise some Hell!’ And the text then states: ‘Assistant Director: You will assist the director every step of the way, bringing their vision to life! You'll work with them to create the final outcome. We are looking for creative and energetic people.
Assistant Music Director/Repetiteur: You will assist in bringing the musical director's vision to life. Run rehearsals in their absence, play in rehearsals, and help liaise with the band. Experience with conducting preferred but not essential.
Producer: You are in charge of internal and external publicity, making the rehearsal schedule, sourcing props and keeping to budget!’
The bottom of the photo includes the caption ‘instagram.com/ummts' with a silhouetted image of mountains, cacti, long horn cattle, and two people on horses.
Image 4: The title states ’University of manchester musical theatre society presents… Bonnie & Clyde’ and ‘Let’s Raise some Hell!’ And the text then states: ‘Designer: You will work with the Director to
bring their vision to life physically. You will create a cohesive aesthetic of the show that is present in everything from publicity to costumes, props, and lighting.
Stage Manager: You will coordinate the backstage crew. Assist in making the props, set and costumes. You will ensure all props are where they should be pre-show, manage mics, cue the tech team during the show.
Backstage: You will help move props and set during the show, help with costume and mic changes, and keep cast volumes backstage to a minimum.’
The bottom of the photo includes the caption ‘instagram.com/ummts' with a silhouetted image of mountains, cacti, long horn cattle, and two people on horses.
Image 5: There is an additional title that says ‘creating your caption’ and the text reads ‘At UMMTS we understand that opportunities within the arts are not accessible to everyone. We want to foster a community of learning and growth within any arts department. We encourage everyone to apply with any kind of background relationship to musical theatre. We are looking for individuals with a strong sense of leadership, passion and commitment to the production, excitement and energy for the final show, and a strong set of ideas for the show. In creating your application, please provide a strong sense of these characteristics.’
Image 6: The text reads: ‘For more information on specific roles and application requirements, please
refer to the UMMTS handbook available through the link in our bio. If you have any questions please send
an email to [email protected]. We look forward to seeing your applications, watch this space for
audition information.’ The bottom of the photo includes the caption ‘instagram.com/ummts' with a silhouetted image of mountains, cacti, long horn cattle, and two people on horses.
For more information on image captions, please email [email protected].