Current Open Positions
We’ll be reaching out to schedule interviews as applications are reviewed.
Job Title | Choreographer | High School Musical, Jr | Shoreline Community College | Application Deadline: 3/1
Job Title: Choreographer – High School Musical, Jr
Reports to: Artistic Director
Position: Non-Exempt
Part Time: Up to 4 hours per week, up to 41 hours per quarter, with potential additional paid contract work
Pay: $21 – $30/hr depending on experience
Contract Dates: Late March 2024 – May 2024
# Of Positions: 1
Location: Shoreline Community College
Organizational Overview
Dandylyon Drama is an educational non-profit performing arts organization that helps students thrive by shining a light on their unique strengths. Through a variety of exciting theater productions, fun classes, and engaging online programs, we build a creative, compassionate, and courageous community with you.
Dandylyon Drama’s mission is to grow more creative, compassionate, and courageous people through quality and accessible performing arts education.
Dandylyon Drama believes in equity, justice and inclusion for all. We actively welcome and include people of all races, socioeconomic statuses, colors, national origins, religions, ages, sexes, sexual orientations, genders, gender identities, neurological and physical abilities, employment histories, citizenship statuses, and education levels. Dandylyon Drama is a non-profit arts organization that operates in King County, occupying land of the Coast Salish, Stillaguamish, Duwamish and Suquamish People.
Choreographer in Residence: General Summary
Dandylyon Drama is seeking a motivated, compassionate, creative, and courageous person to join our team for the 2024 season as a Choreographer in Residence.
Our ideal candidate
- Wants to be part of a supportive Directing Team consisting of Director, Music Director, Choreographer
- Desires consistent weekly afternoon teaching hours
- Can commit to the entire contract length and prioritize supporting final performances
- Loves creating, exploring, and working with a wide variety of student ages kindergarten – high school students (predominantly middle school age)
- Has experience teaching and working with students through creative and artistic lenses
- Is comfortable working independently on curriculum and production planning
- Is equally comfortable working in partnership and asking for help/support when needed
- Is interested in personal and professional growth
- Aligns with Dandylyon Drama’s belief in equity, justice, and inclusion
- Is an excellent communicator
Scope of Work
Spring 2024
High School Musical, Jr Production (Ages 10-16)
Type: Musical Theater Performance on Professional Stage
Location: Shoreline Community College, Shoreline, WA
Weekly Production Meeting Check-In
Location: Virtual via Google Meets
Ideal Candidate Availability for Rehearsals
Essential Choreo rehearsals run:
Wednesdays- starting 3/27 4:30 – 6:30pm
Saturdays- 2 of the following dates – 4/13, 5/11, or 5/18 either 10am-1pm or 1-4pm
Mondays- select few might be helpful but not a deal breaker.
Tech Week & Performances- Choreo support at most tech week rehearsals and performances required- see schedule below.
Second position open- Option to add Thursdays for an additional “Opening Act” show for ages 6-9, pending candidate availability.
AUDITIONS
- Wednesday, 3/13 5:00 – 6:30pm
- Thursday, 3/14 4:30 – 6:00pm
- Wednesday, 3/20 5:00 – 6:30pm
Tech Rehearsals at Shoreline Community College Theatre
- Tuesday, 5/28 3:30 – 8:30pm
- Wednesday, 5/29 3:30 – 8:30pm
Dress Rehearsals at Shoreline Community College Theatre
- Thursday, 5/30 3:30 – 8:30pm
Performances at Shoreline Community College Theatre
- Friday, 5/31 7:00pm (call time 5:30pm)
- Saturday, 6/1 2:00pm (call time 12:30pm) & Saturday, 6/1 5:00pm
Essential Functions and Duties
Curriculum and Rehearsal Planning
- Choreographer is provided training and a guiding curriculum and is expected to familiarize self with our Teaching Artist Handbook
- Cast using best practices, focusing on equity, skill, and potential for growth
- Creatively choreograph songs outside of rehearsal time
- Choreographer is tasked to teach choreography and warm-up activities to students during rehearsal time that align with the broad themes and musicality of the show
- Work closely with Director and Music Director in creating a schedule that fits the production timeline and the creative team’s contracted hours
- Be present and prepared to run rehearsals 2-3 times per week
Leadership & Admin Responsibilities
- Choreographer will be organized and create timelines and deadlines for communication with students and families
- Choreographer will communicate weekly with co-teaching artists to divide up teaching load and make plans to best support healthy environment
- Choreographer will keep track of dance/blocking progress and make sure to adjust rehearsal goals to be on track for performances
- Communicate your availability and goals for rehearsals (calendar will be distributed by the Director)
Relationship Building, Teaching, and Facilitation
- Build and maintain strong relationships with students and families
- Lead by example. All communication with students and creative team members should be respectful, kind, and open minded focused on problem solving
- Teach through an equity, arts-based lens, while engaging students on a healthy social-emotional level
- Hold auditions and callbacks (if needed) in a compassionate, growth focused way, aligning yourself and the process with Dandylyon’s mission and growth mindset
- Assist with set-up for class (arrive 15 mins early) and Return the room to the same state it was in before we arrived
- Lead and/or participate in games, warm-ups, and exercises
- Learn students’ names
- Greet students with a smile and introduce them to one another
- Encourage students to participate by using positive language and creating a safe, creative environment to take risks
- Clearly communicate with your co-teachers, assistants, and admin team
- Communicate with Artistic Director and Program Coordinator about any problems, needs, or successes
- Work in collaboration with parent producers and volunteers to offer best practices throughout rehearsals while clarifying needs and expectations
- Prepare outside of class time: movement warm-ups, learning activities, etc. to prepare students for performance
- Prepare students to successfully dance & move in time with backing performance tracks
- Share with students what excellence in Musical Theater performance looks like, provide tools for them to be successful
- Respectfully represent Dandylyon Drama in the community
Additional Requirements
- Follow Dandylyon Drama health and safety protocols and best practices
- Have a background in arts education and working with students aged 4+
- Submit a background check
- Have current First aid/CPR certification
- Have personal insurance coverage (We can share info about a super affordable resource for this)
- Available for virtual TA/staff meetings
Access Needs
Everyone has certain accessibility requirements to succeed. Dandylyon Drama is committed to providing access needs to our staff and community. Please let us know how we can support you and your success.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has the potential to supervise high school and college teaching artist interns.
Key Interfaces
This position is team-based with choreographer and director. Also frequently interacts with the Artistic/Executive Director, Program and Production Coordinator, and Managing Director.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining Dandylyon Drama’s Teaching Artist Roster please email hannah@dandylyondrama.org with your resume and short email or cover letter, explaining why you have a passion for arts education.
Job Title | Music Director | Disney’s Frozen Kids | Cedar Way Elementary School | Application Deadline: 3/1
Job Title: MUSIC DIRECTOR
Reports to: Artistic Director
Position: Non-Exempt
Part Time: Up to 6 hours per week, up to 53 hours per quarter, with potential additional paid contract work
Pay: $25 – $30/hr depending on experience
Contract Dates: April 9 – June 15
# Of Positions: 1
Location: Cedar Way Elementary: 22222 39th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Organizational Overview
Dandylyon Drama is an educational non-profit performing arts organization that helps students thrive by shining a light on their unique strengths. Through a variety of exciting theater productions, fun classes, and engaging online programs, we build a creative, compassionate, and courageous community with you.
Dandylyon Drama’s mission is to grow more creative, compassionate, and courageous people through quality and accessible performing arts education.
Dandylyon Drama believes in equity, justice and inclusion for all. We actively welcome and include people of all races, socioeconomic statuses, colors, national origins, religions, ages, sexes, sexual orientations, genders, gender identities, neurological and physical abilities, employment histories, citizenship statuses, and education levels. Dandylyon Drama is a non-profit arts organization that operates in King County, occupying land of the Coast Salish, Stillaguamish, Duwamish and Suquamish People.
Music Director in Residence: General Summary
Dandylyon Drama is seeking a motivated, compassionate, creative, and courageous person to join our team for the 2024 season as a Music Director in Residence (MDAR).
Our ideal candidate
- Wants to be part of a supportive Directing Team consisting of Director, Music Director, Choreographer
- Desires consistent weekly afternoon teaching hours
- Can commit to the entire contract length and prioritize supporting final performances
- Loves creating, exploring, and working with kindergarten – middle school students
- Has experience teaching and working with students through creative and artistic lenses
- Is comfortable working independently on curriculum and production planning
- Is equally comfortable working in partnership and asking for help/support when needed
- Is interested in personal and professional growth
- Aligns with Dandylyon Drama’s belief in equity, justice, and inclusion
- Is an excellent communicator
Scope of Work
Spring 2024
Disney’s Frozen Kids Production
Type: Musical Theater Performance on Professional Stage
Location: Mountlake Terrace, Washington Area School
Weekly Production Meeting Check-In | Location: Virtual via Google Meets
Ideal Candidate Availability for Rehearsals:
- Up to 18 Rehearsals Tuesdays & Thursdays 3-5:30pm (3rd – 6th grades) starting 4/9, additional tech week and performance schedule below.
AUDITIONS
- Tuesday 4/9 3-5:30pm
- Thursday 4/11 3-5:30pm
- Tuesday 4/16 3-5:30pm
READ THROUGH/MANDATORY CAST MEETING
- Thursday 4/18 3-5:30pm
Tech Rehearsals at Cedar Way Elementary
- Tuesday, 6/11 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Tech Rehearsals at Mountlake Terrace High School
- Wednesday, 6/12 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Dress Rehearsals at Mountlake Terrace High School
- Thursday, 6/13 4:00 – 8:00pm
Performances
- Friday, 6/14 7:00pm (call time 5:30pm)
- Saturday, 6/15 7:00pm (call time 5:30pm)
Essential Functions and Duties
Curriculum and Rehearsal Planning
- MD is provided training and a guiding curriculum and is expected to familiarize self with our Teaching Artist Handbook
- MD is tasked to teach music, vocal lessons, and warm-up activities that align with the broad themes and musicality of the show
- MD will work with the Artistic Director to establish a clear and productive rehearsal schedule to succeed in the final goal of performing Disney’s Frozen Kids on stage in costume with lights, sound, etc.
- MD should play at least a little piano and be able to play melody lines and rhythms of songs to support learning
- MD should be confident in their ability to learn and operate QLab
- MD should be able to prepare students to perform successfully with accompaniment tracks
- Communicate your availability and goals for rehearsals (calendar will be distributed by the Director)
Leadership & Admin Responsibilities
- MD will be organized and create timelines and deadlines for communication with students and families
- MD will communicate weekly with co-teaching artists to divide up teaching load and make plans to best support healthy environment
- MD will keep track of music progress and make sure to adjust rehearsal goals to be on track for performances
Relationship Building, Teaching, and Facilitation
- Build and maintain strong relationships with students and families
- Teach through an equity, arts-based lens, while engaging students on a healthy social-emotional level
- Respectfully represent Dandylyon Drama in the community
- Lead and/or participate in games, warm-ups, and exercises
- Assist with set-up for class (arrive 15 mins early) and Return the room to the same state it was in before we arrived.
- Learn students’ names
- Greet students with a smile and introduce them to one another
- Encourage all students to participate using positive language and maintain a safe environment
- Clearly communicate with your co-teachers, assistants, and admin team
- Communicate with Artistic Director and Program Coordinator about any problems, needs, or successes
- Prepare outside of class time: vocal warm-ups, music, learning activities, etc. to prepare students for performance.
- Teach all songs to students during rehearsal time.
- Prepare students to successfully sing in time with backing performance tracks
- Share with students what excellence in Musical Theater performance looks and sounds like, provide tools for them to be successful
Additional Requirements
- Follow Dandylyon Drama health and safety protocols and best practices
- Have a background in arts education and working with students aged 4+
- Submit a background check
- Have current First aid/CPR certification
- Have personal insurance coverage (We can share info about a super affordable resource for this)
- Available for virtual TA/staff meetings
Access Needs
Everyone has certain accessibility requirements to succeed. Dandylyon Drama is committed to providing access needs to our staff and community. Please let us know how we can support you and your success.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has the potential to supervise high school and college teaching artist interns.
Key Interfaces
This position is team-based with choreographer and director. Also frequently interacts with the Artistic/Executive Director, Program and Production Coordinator, and Managing Director.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining Dandylyon Drama’s Teaching Artist Roster please email hannah@dandylyondrama.org with your resume and short email or cover letter, explaining why you have a passion for arts education.
Job Title | Teaching Artist | Application Deadline: Ongoing
Hours: Multiple Positions ranging from 3 hours a week to 12 hours per week
January 2024 – June 2024
Pay Rate: Pay Range $21-$30 depending on experience and responsibilities
Organizational Overview
Dandylyon Drama is an educational non-profit performing arts organization that helps students thrive by shining a light on their unique strengths. Through a variety of exciting theater productions, fun classes, and engaging online programs, we build a creative, compassionate, and courageous community with you.
Dandylyon Drama’s mission is to grow more creative, compassionate, and courageous people through quality and accessible performing arts education.
Dandylyon Drama believes in equity, justice and inclusion for all. We actively welcome and include people of all races, socioeconomic statuses, colors, national origins, religions, ages, sexes, sexual orientations, genders, gender identities, neurological and physical abilities, employment histories, citizenship statuses, and education levels. Dandylyon Drama is a non-profit arts organization that operates in King County, occupying land of the Coast Salish, Stillaguamish, Duwamish and Suquamish People.
Teaching Artist: General Summary
Dandylyon Drama is seeking a motivated, compassionate, creative, and courageous person to join our team for Winter and Spring quarters as a Teaching Artist.
Our ideal candidate
- Wants to be part of a supportive cohort of Teaching Artists
- Desires consistent weekday afternoon teaching hours with flexibility each quarter to adjust your schedule days
- Can commit to the entire contract length and prioritize supporting final class sharing times
- Loves creating, exploring, and working with kindergarten – middle school students
- Has experience teaching and working with students through creative and artistic lenses
- Is comfortable working independently on curriculum planning
- Is equally comfortable working in partnership and asking for help/support when needed
- Is interested in personal and professional growth
- Aligns with Dandylyon Drama’s belief in equity, justice, and inclusion
- Is an excellent communicator
Example Scope of Work
Winter & Spring 2024
CREATORS Drama Club, Lead Teaching Artist
Theme/Class Types: Comedy Improv, Play Creation or Musical Theater
Student Average Ages: 3rd-6th grade Winter, K-2nd grade Spring
Location: Various schools North King County
Weekly Teaching Artist Training/Check-In
Location: Virtual via Google Meets
Essential Functions and Duties
Curriculum and Rehearsal Planning
- TAs are provided training and a guiding curriculum and is expected to familiarize self with our Teaching Artist Handbook
- TAs are tasked to create blocking, lessons, and activities that align with the broad themes
- TA will work with the Artistic Director to establish a clear and productive rehearsal schedule to succeed in the final goal of performing an original short play at the end of each quarter session.
Leadership & Admin Responsibilities
- TA will be organized and create timelines and deadlines for communication with students and families
- TA will work with the Program & Production Coordinator to communicate supply and costume needs with ample notice
- TA will communicate weekly with co-teaching artists to divide up teaching load and make plans to best support healthy environment
- TA will keep track of cast lists and play titles for creation of playbills
Relationship Building, Teaching, and Facilitation
- Build and maintain strong relationships with students and families
- Teach through an equity, arts-based lens, while engaging students on a healthy social-emotional level
- Respectfully represent Dandylyon Drama in the community
- Lead and/or participate in games, warm-ups, and exercises
- Assist with setup and cleanup
- Learn students’ names
- Greet students with a smile and introduce them to one another
- Encourage all students to participate using positive language and maintain a safe environment
- Clearly communicate with your co-teachers, assistants, and admin team
- Communicate with Artistic Director and Program Coordinator about any problems, needs, or successes
Additional Requirements
- Follow Dandylyon Drama health and safety protocols and best practices
- Have a background in arts education and working with students aged 4+
- Submit a background check
- Have current First aid/CPR certification
- Have personal insurance coverage (We can share info about a super affordable resource for this)
- Available for virtual TA/staff meetings
Access Needs
Everyone has certain accessibility requirements to succeed. Dandylyon Drama is committed to providing access needs to our staff and community. Please let us know how we can support you and your success.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has the potential to supervise high school and college teaching artist interns.
Key Interfaces
This position frequently interacts with the Artistic/Executive Director, Program and Production Coordinator, and Managing Director
How to Apply If you are interested in joining Dandylyon Drama’s Teaching Artist Roster please email hannah@dandylyondrama.org with your resume and short email or cover letter, explaining why you have a passion for arts education.
Ongoing Open Positions
Job Title | Teaching Artist Volunteer
Reports to: Lead Teaching Artist & Producing Director
Part Time: Seasonal
Hours: Vary based on your availability
Pay Rate: Unpaid, eligible to receive volunteer hours
Organizational Overview
Dandylyon Drama is an educational non-profit performing arts organization that helps students thrive by shining a light on their unique strengths. Through a variety of exciting theater productions, fun classes, and engaging online programs, we build a creative, compassionate, and courageous community with you.
Dandylyon Drama’s mission is to grow more creative, compassionate, and courageous people through quality and accessible performing arts education.
Dandylyon Drama believes in equity, justice and inclusion for all. We actively welcome and include people of all races, socioeconomic statuses, colors, national origins, religions, ages, sexes, sexual orientations, genders, gender identities, neurological and physical abilities, employment histories, citizenship statuses, and education levels. Dandylyon Drama is a non-profit arts organization that operates in King County, occupying land of the Coast Salish, Stillaguamish, Duwamish and Suquamish People.
Teaching Artist: General Summary
Dandylyon Drama is seeking Volunteer Teaching Artists to support our outdoor summer camps at Cromwell Park in Shoreline, WA.
Our ideal candidate
- Loves creating, exploring, and working with students aged 4-13
- Has interest in learning from experienced Teaching Artists
- Is comfortable asking questions, learning, and working with youth
- Is interested in personal and professional growth
- Aligns with Dandylyon Drama’s belief in equity, justice, and inclusion
- Is an excellent communicator
Essential Functions and Duties
Relationship Building, Teaching, & Facilitation
- Build and maintain strong relationships with students and families
- Respectfully represent Dandylyon Drama in the community.
- Support Teaching Artists as they lead games, rehearsals and activities
- Assist with daily set-up, clean up, and camper sign-in
- Learn students’ names
- Greet students with a smile and introduce them to one another
- Encourage all students to participate using positive language and maintain a safe environment.
- Clearly communicate with Teaching Artists, admin team, and Producing Director any problems, needs, or successes
Additional Requirements
- Follow Dandylyon Drama health and safety protocols and best practices
- Have an interest in arts education, performance, and working with students aged 4+
- Submit a background check
- Current First aid/CPR certification
Access Needs
Everyone has certain accessibility requirements to succeed. Dandylyon Drama is committed to providing access needs to our staff and community. Please let us know how we can support you and your success.
Key Interfaces
This position frequently interacts with the Artistic/Executive Director, Producing Director, and Lead Teaching Artists
How to apply
If you are interested in this exciting Volunteer Opportunity with Dandylyon Drama please email hannah@dandylyondrama.org with your resume and short cover letter, explaining why you have a passion for arts education.
Dandylyon Drama is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants who share our values of diversity and inclusion. Our hiring process is free from discrimination based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or disability.