Pit Musicians (Elec/Acoustic Guitar, Elec Bass) Journey/Housing Included for Janis Joplin

Florida Studio Theatre
Sarasota, FL
US

CONTACT NAME

Timothy L’Ecuyer

DESCRIPTION

Florida Studio Theatre is on the lookout for two skilled pit musicians, one to play Guitar (electrical and acoustic) and one to play Bass (electrical) in our upcoming manufacturing of A Night with Janis Joplin.

A Night with Janis Joplin

Written by Randy Johnson

Musical Arrangements by Randy Johnson & The Estate of Janis Joplin

Directed by Ben Liebert

Music Direction by Nathaniel Beliveau

Synopsis:

Taking place one week earlier than Janis Joplin’s loss of life, Janis tells her personal story by her music, assisted by her influences (Etta James, Odetta, Aretha Franklin, Bessie Smith, and Nina Simone) as they arrive to life, centering not solely Janis as an artist however all the ladies who taught her the blues. This concert-style present is stuffed with blues, rock’n’roll, and a few Janis Joplin gems of knowledge as we revisit a few of her finest hits and private favorites.

The band is a totally built-in aspect of the present, showing on stage (presumably in costume.) As such, some music could have to be memorized.

Schedule Details:

This is the dedication because it presently stands. Some small particulars could change.

Rehearsal – FST Rehearsal Studio C

March 3 – 8, 2026
Potential participation in rehearsal pre-tech
Daytime hours, discovered based mostly on everybody’s availability

***Possible want for costume measurements and/or a becoming throughout this time.

Technical/Dress Rehearsals and Previews – FST Keating Theatre

March 10
10 out of 12 beginning at 10:30AM (Dress at 8pm)

March 11 – 13
Daytime calls both 11AM – 4PM or 12PM – 5PM
Evening requires previews and opening – 7:30pm curtain, calls TBA

Performance Run – FST Keating Theatre

March 13 – March 22 with potential (extremely possible) extension by Sunday, April 12, 2026. Candidates needs to be out there for the complete run, together with the extension.

Typical Performance Schedule

• Tuesday by Sunday
• Evenings and Matinees (as much as 8 reveals per week)

Compensation: Starting at $90 per service. Negotiable based mostly on expertise.

To Apply: Send resume/reel (or any clips of you taking part in) to [email protected]

Florida Studio Theatre is working in direction of turning into a extra inclusive and accessible group. FST is thus dedicated to growing a piece atmosphere that’s reflective of the various world that it serves. Applicants from all populations and underrepresented teams are strongly inspired to use. Consideration for employment can be given to all candidates with out regard to race/ethnicity, gender identification/sexual orientation, age or capability.

Florida Studio Theatre is a longtime, five-stage non-profit, working below LORT D, LORT D EXPERIMENTAL, and AGVA contracts positioned in Downtown Sarasota, FL.

DURATION

Mar 3, 2026 –
Apr 12, 2026

SALARY

$90.00 – $90.00 per day

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