Musician for cabaret show SONGS FOR GUY

08 June 2010

Organisation/person name:

The Moa Lives!

Work type:

Contract

Work classification:

Music

Job description:

The Moa Lives! is looking for at least two multi-talented musicians to work under the Musical Direction of Paul Barrett in their new cabaret show Songs for Guy.

The Moa Lives! in association with STAMP at THE EDGE presents
Songs for Guy

An evening of eclectic stories and love songs about gay men living in a small country on the edge of the world.

Songs for Guy brings together some extraordinary stories about ordinary gay men’s lives in New Zealand and presents them alongside some of the world’s favourite love songs. Part humble storytelling and part sleek, bold cabaret, Songs for Guy is an evening to celebrate who we are and where we live.

The show explores all the aspects of our lives - from young love, to profound loss, to that guy you never quite got over - all presented alongside hits from Gershwin and Sondheim, to Springsteen and Wainwright.

This is your night. Come along. Laugh, smile and share your stories, in a musical evening made entirely for you.

Musical Director Paul Barrett
Performed by Todd Emerson, Paul Barrett and Stephen Butterworth
Directed by Kip Chapman
Script Advisor Shane Bosher

As the show is by gay men for gay men it would help if you were a gay man - but anyone can apply!

Specifically we're looking for a double bassist & percussionist however any other instruments you can play would help.

Opportunity location:

Auckland, The Limelight Room, THE EDGE

Key skills sought:

Percussionist, Double bassist etc.

This opportunity is:

Paid

Salary low $:

Salary high $:

Closing date:

Thursday, 1 July 2010

Contact details:

Please email songsforguy@gmail.com for any additional information or expressions of interest.

Submitted by Todd Emerson on Tue, 08/06/2010 - 6:51pm.

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