Bristol Riverside Theatre

We are seeking musicians

• Bass

• Banjo / Percussion

• Clarinet / Flute / Alto Sax

• Trumpet / Flügelhorn

• Trombone

Audition Required

Pay Rate: $575 per week + $75 per rehearsal

Job Type: Contract

Work Location: Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol PA 19007

Dates (specific rehearsal dates TBD):

First Band Rehearsal: TBD

First Day of Tech: Monday March 23

First Preview: Tuesday March 31

Opening: Thursday April 2

Closing: Sunday April 26

Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a professional musician with stage experience.

Job Description: Seeking musicians fully proficient on their instrument(s). Interested applicants must be comfortable performing on stage in front of an audience and have a deep understanding of jazz specifically swing (triplet) feel. Ability to freely improvise in swing jazz style is a BIG plus. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Non-union job.

We’re also seeking musicians to play the pair of gangster roles. If you’re interested in acting in one scene, please also submit a video performing the following Side: Band/Gangster

Physical Requirements:

All musicians will perform on stage, in front of an audience.

All musicians will be in costume (provided by the theater or requested from musician’s own wardrobe)

To apply: Please send a link to a video of you performing a song of your choice in the style of Jelly Roll Morton or similar swing jazz artists, as well as any links to your work or social media to casting@brtstage.org