Music Theatre of Wichita enjoys an outstanding international reputation
for artistic excellence, and for treatment of its artists. An excellent
place for young professionals to hone their skills and make valuable
connections, MTW boasts alumni in almost every Broadway musical
and National Tour currently running. Music Theatre of Wichita is
now preparing five lavish productions for our 37th
Summer Season,
each of which will be rehearsed for approximately two weeks and
then given seven or eight performances in the Century II Concert
Hall in downtown Wichita. The season finale Les Miserables will be given a slightly longer rehearsal and performance period.
The casts will include Equity and non-Equity performers,
selected from auditions held all over the country. Some non-Equity performers
will be hired for four or five of the shows, and certain featured and
leading roles will be cast from within this ensemble. Other leading
roles will be performed by Guest Artists from Broadway and Hollywood.
We do participate in the Equity Membership Candidacy Program.
COMPENSATION:
Music Theatre of Wichita works with Actors’ Equity Association under the University/Resident Theatres Association (URTA) contract. Basic salary is $400 per week for the non-Equity performers, with additional remuneration for principal and supporting roles, as cast. MTW does not provide housing for non-AEA performers, but good housing is available at a reasonable cost, and within biking or walking distance. There is no compensation for children and teen performers.
THE SHOWS AND PERFORMANCE DATES:
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum June 4 - 8
My Fair Lady June 18 – 22 Big River July 2 – 6
All Shook Up July 16 –20 Les Miserables August 6 –10
Rehearsals for first show will begin around May 26, 2008.
Note: We always hope that our productions will reflect the
cultural and racial diversity that we celebrate in our country.
Performers from all backgrounds are encouraged to audition.
