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Announcing Summer Musical Theater Camp at The Merc!

3/14/2022

Musical Theater Camp
directed by Megan Hicks

July 11th - 16th
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

with final performances of
Disney’s Winnie the Pooh, Kids
Friday at 4:00 & Saturday at 2:00

Camp Registration is currently Full. Email to be placed on the waitlist.

Calling all kids in 3rd grade through 8th grade! Musical Theater Camp focuses on all the skills necessary to participate in a musical production. Campers work on singing, dancing, acting, auditioning, character development, and theater discipline. Each day is filled with team building, theater games, educational sessions, and rehearsals that culminate in two final performances for the public at the end of the week. It is a fast-paced week that combines theater play with disciplined rehearsals to provide a well-rounded experience for all ages and experience levels. No prior experience necessary.

Tuition: $250
$100 deposit due at registration, with the balance due the first day of camp.
Scholarships available. Email info@mercplayhouse.org or call 509.997-7529 with questions or scholarship inquiries.

Return registration forms with deposit check via mail to PO Box 425 Twisp, WA 98856
OR
Email the form to info@mercplayhouse.org and we will call for a credit card deposit

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Disney's Winnie the Pooh, Kids
Music and Lyrics by
Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman,
Robert Lopez, Kristen Anderson-Lopez
Music Adapted & Arranged and
Additional Music by
Will Van Dyke
Book by
Cheryl Davis
Based on the stories of A.A. Milne and
The 2011 Disney animated feature film

Disney’s Winnie the Pooh KIDS. is presented through special
arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International,
421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019
Script, music and all other materials © 2010 iTheatrics
Broadway Junior and MTI’s Broadway Junior Collection are trademarks
of Music Theatre International. All rights reserved

The Merc Playhouse seeks an Executive Director

3/9/2022

Would you like to play a vital role in connecting our local community to live theater?

The Merc Playhouse seeks an Executive Director for our popular community venue that offers theater productions, music and lectures. The Executive Director works with the Board of Directors to fulfill the mission of The Merc Playhouse Society “to create experiences which connect our community with the diverse aspects of live theater.”

Part-time
Approximately 20 hours per week with flexible schedule dependent on performance calendar.
Salary: Starting $30,000

Application period ends April 1, 2022

Desirable qualifications of the ideal candidate include:

Experience working with non-profit organizations, theaters preferred
Knowledge of how to develop and maintain an annual budget
Experience in fundraising activities
Understanding of how to acquire, implement and monitor grants
Possession of strong written and oral communication skills
Personal interest and experience in theater production not required, but desirable

Interested candidates may apply by submitting a letter of interest, a resume of related experience, and email and phone details of two references to info@mercplayhouse.org.

Questions? Call 509.997.7529 or email address above.

Executive Director Job Description

The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and works closely with the Board and staff to fulfill the mission of The Merc Playhouse Society, which is “to create experiences which connect our community with the diverse aspects of live theater.” The Executive Director is responsible for the overall success of The Merc Playhouse.

The Executive Director works an average of 20 hours per week, throughout the 52 weeks of the year. The hours are largely dependent on the performance schedule throughout the year. Often, the ED will work more than 20 hours in a week, which balances out during vacation time and holidays.

Duties Include:

Acts as a guiding force and advocate for The Merc in the Methow Valley community, including among local business groups and art organizations.
Synchronizes the operations of all staff into the total operations of The Merc to fulfill the theater’s mission.
Provides leadership for and actively participates in fundraising activities and donor development.
Seeks grants. Writes grant applications and grant reports. Maintains information on grant history.
Coordinates long-range and annual planning in collaboration with the Board of Directors pertaining to fundraising, annual appeals, and business sponsorships.
Hires and supervises the theater’s staff.
Oversees the theater’s administrative operations, marketing, permits and licensing.
Collaborates with and supports the Education Committee in work related to educational programming.
Sets the annual budget with the finance committee and presents it to the board for approval. Ensures adherence to the budget quarterly and within each production. Provides monthly reports to the treasurer.
Oversees bookkeeper and bookkeeping activity.
Records all donations and oversees prompt acknowledgement and thanks. Maintains an organized database of donors and sponsors.
Works with the board chair to plan monthly board meetings and special meetings, and attends board meetings, committee meetings, and special meetings.

Announcing Summer Musical Theater Camp at The Merc!

Download the registration forms here:

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The Merc Playhouse seeks an Executive Director

The Merc Playhouse
101 S. Glover Street
PO Box 425
Twisp, WA 98856
509.997.7529

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Announcing Summer Musical Theater Camp at The Merc!

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The Merc Playhouse seeks an Executive Director

The Merc Playhouse101 S. Glover StreetPO Box 425Twisp, WA 98856​509.997.7529

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101 S. Glover Street
PO Box 425
Twisp, WA 98856
509.997.7529