ABOUT LAKE COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE & ACADEMY
We are a non-profit community theatre that strives to be the recognized home for theatre, and arts education, in Lake Country. Through the creation of an inclusive theatrical community, we promote the artistic and personal growth of our members, cultivate talent, and inspire life-long passion for the arts through a wide array of educational programming and live stage productions. We are committed to engaging the community we serve through arts education and live theatre entertainment on our intimate stage in downtown Hartland.

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PIT DIRECTOR & MUSICIANS | Sunday in The Park With George - Fall 2026 MainStage Musical
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Rehearsal Period: September 1-September 24, 2026
Performance Dates: September 24 – October 11, 2026
Stipends available for all chairs.

Lake Country Playhouse is seeking 5–6 exceptional musicians for our production of Sunday in the Park with George, Stephen Sondheim's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork. The orchestration draws directly from Michael Starobin's original score, thoughtfully reduced to a chamber ensemble. Every chair carries significant musical weight. If you are the kind of musician who leans into difficulty, we want to hear from you.

ROLES SOUGHT

Pit Director / Music Director We are seeking an experienced Pit Director to lead this chamber ensemble through one of the most demanding scores in American musical theatre. The ideal candidate has a strong background in musical theatre conducting, is fluent in Sondheim's musical language, and is comfortable working in an intimate black box environment where every musical decision is heard. Due to space constraints, we are strongly hoping to find a Pit Director who also fills one of the instrumental chairs — ideally Piano/Synth. The Pit Director will work in close collaboration with our Vocal Director.

Keyboard 1 — Piano/Synth (PRIMARY) Advanced musical theatre pianist with strong keyboard programming skills (MainStage or equivalent) required. This book carries the weight of the entire show — it is the most demanding chair in the pit.

Keyboard 2 — Synthesizer ~50 unique patches; complex book requiring an advanced player fluent in keyboard programming. May be merged with Piano/Synth for the right candidate — please describe your setup when you reach out.

Reed 1 — Bass Clarinet / Clarinet Bass Clarinet is essential to the color of this score. Doubling on Clarinet required. Strong sight-reading and ensemble experience a must.

Reed 2 — Flute Prominent, exposed writing throughout. Lyrical playing, clean intonation, and strong musicianship required.

Percussion One player, selective instruments. Vibraphone and timpani are the priority. Versatility and sensitivity to color and texture matter as much as rhythm in this score.

Strings — Violin & Cello At minimum one violin and one cello. Chamber instincts and comfort blending with synthesized string textures in an intimate acoustic environment required.

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TO APPLY

Please contact Katie Berg, Executive Director at admin@lakecountryplayhousewi.org with the following:

• Your name, instrument(s), and the chair(s) you are interested in

• A brief description of your relevant experience

2026-2027 PRODUCTION TEAMS | Lake Country Playhouse Main Stage & Academy

Lake Country Playhouse & Academy is seeking passionate Stage Managers & Designers for ALL production for the 26|27 Season . If you have a love for storytelling and a knack for bringing compelling productions to life, we want to hear from you!

How to Apply

Interested applicants should complete the 26|27 Production Team Submission Form →

In addition, please submit:

• A résumé

• A brief statement of interest or cover letter

• Optional: A portfolio of past work (photos, reviews, production concepts, or other relevant materials encouraged)

Supplementary materials (résumé, cover letter, and/or portfolio) may be:

• Uploaded directly through the interest form, or

• Emailed to Katie Berg, Executive Director, at admin@lakecountryplayhousewi.org or mailed to 221 E. Capitol Dr. Hartland, WI 53029

26|27 Application Deadlines

• Sunday in the Park with George Musicians: Submission deadline: June 30th, 2026

• All other production team positions (Stage Managers, Designers, Artists, Technicians): Applications accepted on a rolling basis