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- PAA is seeking experienced, passionate theatre professionals who love to work with students and are excited to work in non-traditional theatrical spaces.
- Candidates must have a willingness to learn, be highly organized, self-motivated, and committed to working as part of larger teams. Programs are designed for ages 3 – grade 12 with some adult classes too.
- PAA’s programs and classes encompass a wide variety of experience levels. With the exception of the advanced level, musical theatre programs have placement auditions that usually occur at least 4 weeks prior. More information on each program is located throughout the website.
- PAA operates as an independent 501 (C) 3 nonprofit organization located at 8817 South Broadway in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
- PAA hires 50+ contractors annually on a rolling basis and will only respond to selected applications.
- Due to the nature of PAA's activities, all hired employees and contractors are background checked every 1-3 years.
Anti-Discrimination Statement
Approved - January 13, 2018.
PAA is an inclusive community that welcomes participation without regard to gender, sexual orientation, race, national origin, color, religion, disability, sex, creed, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, military status, political service, and affiliation. PAA is strongly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. All employment decisions, terms, and conditions are made without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, Veterans' status, marital status or other factors protected by applicable Federal, state, or local law.
Current Openings
Music Director - Madagascar JR.
Performing Arts Academy is a Non-Profit Theater Arts company based in South Denver/Highlands Ranch focused on creating community, building character, and inspiring excellence through performing arts education by bringing the transformative power of theatre to all people.
The Performing Arts Academy is seeking an experienced music director who has worked with students grades 7 - 9 for our fall 2022 production of Madagascar JR.
Auditions are on Saturday, August 20th, with rehearsals on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8:30 pm beginning Monday, August 22. Performances are Thursday & Friday, November 10 & 11, 2022. See below for additional details.
Click the “Apply Now” button below to apply with a cover letter and resume (both required please) and an optional link or upload of reel, photos, portfolio etc.
Qualifications:
Music directing experience, especially with middle and high school students with casts of 30 - 50.
Experience and passion for working with students grades 7-9.
Experience working with mixed level casts including those with no prior experience combined with higher levels.
Music Directors are at each rehearsal, tech and the two performances unless arrangements to accommodate existing conflict/s are made prior to contract signing.
Rehearsals are located at PAA’s Highlands Ranch locations (5690 County Line Place), with tech rehearsals and performances at 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch (space rented at St. Luke's; not affiliated with the church)
This is a contracted, freelance for hire position.
No housing or transportation available; applicants must be local or be able to provide their own housing and transport.
Applicants offered a contract will be background checked.
This is a non-union position.
Auditions:
Saturday, August 20 from 9 - 2 pm, casting to following immediately afterwards. These are placement auditions; every student has role/s assigned.
Additional details will be provided.
Rehearsals/tech/performances:
Mondays & Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at PAA’s County Line location beginning Monday, August 22, 2022. Tech week begins Sunday, November 6 at St. Luke’s with rehearsal from 2:30 - 6:30 pm. Monday - Wednesday, November 7 - 9, tech rehearsals from 5 - 9 pm. Performances Thursday & Friday, November 10 & 11, 2022. 5:00 pm call time for 6:30 pm curtain.
Please note, due to the volume of applications, we will contact only those selected for an interview.
Technical Theatre Positions
Local hires only; no housing or transportation available from PAA.
Student ages vary by program from ages 3 - grade 12, and some 18 yrs+ adult classes.
Background checks are performed on all hired faculty.
APPLY using the "Apply Now" button at the bottom of this page
- Please make sure to include:
- A cover letter detailing why you would like to work with us and highlighting relevant experience.
- A CV/resume
- 3 References with contact information
- Optional: reels, photographs, and other supporting documentation
Please note, due to the volume of applications, we will contact only those selected for an interview.
The Performing Arts Academy is an award-winning educational theatre company founded in 2006, located in Highlands Ranch CO. Providing quality theatre education in acting, dance, voice and behind the scenes tech and design, Through high quality class and performative opportunities, PAA focuses on the growth of students as individuals, and as active participants in the world.
Freelance Faculty Positions
Join our team!
We are seeking experienced theatrical teaching artists for classes and musical theatre productions. Contracted freelance positions are available in artistic, design, tech and management.
Work dates/times and duration vary by program.
Local hires only; no housing or transportation available from PAA.
Student ages vary by program from ages 3 - grade 12, and some 18 yrs+ adult classes.
Background checks are performed on all hired faculty.
APPLY using the "Apply Now" button at the bottom of this page
Please make sure to include:
A cover letter detailing why you would like to work with us and highlighting relevant experience.
A CV/resume
3 References with contact information
Optional: reels, photographs, and other supporting documentation
Please note, due to the volume of applications, we will contact only those selected for an interview.
The Performing Arts Academy is an award-winning educational theatre company founded in 2006, located in Highlands Ranch CO. Providing quality theatre education in acting, dance, voice and behind the scenes tech and design, Through high quality class and performative opportunities, PAA focuses on the growth of students as individuals, and as active participants in the world.
Come join the team at PAA!
PAA is an inclusive community that welcomes participation without regard to gender, sexual orientation, race, national origin, color, religion, disability, sex, creed, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, military status, political service, and affiliation. PAA is strongly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. All employment decisions, terms, and conditions are made without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, Veterans' status, marital status or other factors protected by applicable Federal, state, or local law.