Seeking Music Director for Rumors: Live In The Room (A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac)We are seeking a Music Director for Rumours: In the Room, an intimate, actor-driven theatrical reimagining of Rumours with 5 performers. The production will be presented as part of a theatre festival at Paradise Factory (Lower Theatre), and explores the unraveling of a band’s relationships in real time through acoustic performance.
This is not a tribute concert—it is a fully staged piece where music functions as dialogue, confrontation, and emotional release.
ABOUT THE PROJECTRumours: In the Room is performed by a cast of five actor-singers, including:
one actor-musician on guitar (onstage)The musical world is intentionally stripped-down and intimate, using piano and guitar to support a raw, emotionally immediate storytelling style.
RESPONSIBILITIESCreate and rehearse acoustic arrangements of songs from Rumours for piano and guitar (9 - 11 songs total)Collaborate with the director to ensure music supports dramatic intention and storytellingTeach and refine tight vocal harmonies for a 5-person ensembleRehearse actor-musicians (piano/guitar) within the staging of the pieceProvide light rehearsal accompaniment as neededSupport integration of music and staging during the rehearsal processAttend tech and performances as agreedIDEAL QUALIFICATIONSStrong experience as a Music Director for musical theatre or cabaretComfortable creating simple, effective acoustic arrangements (piano/guitar)Excellent ear for vocal harmony and blendExperience working with actor-musicians preferredInterest in intimate, story-driven performance over polished concert soundCollaborative, flexible, and responsive in a devised/rehearsal room environmentPROCESS & TIMELINERehearsals: preliminary meetings with the producer will begin virtually or in person with the producer soon upon hire. Rehearsals with the cast will be scheduled based on Cast availability throughout June.Performance: August 5 2026Location: Paradise Factory (Lower Theatre), NYCCOMPENSATIONthe stipend for this position is $250
DURATIONMay 1, 2026 -Aug 5, 2026
SALARY$250 Per Gig
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