2019-2020 Executive Board Interviews

How to interview:

1) Fill out this form

2) Sign up for an interview time.

3) Come interview in person!

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the Waa-Mu Show Executive Board?

Starting fall quarter, the Waa-Mu Show Executive Board will meet once a week to fundraise, market, and produce The Waa-Mu Show! We plan events both on Northwestern campus and within the Evanston community to promote this year’s show and engage new audience members. The Executive Board is a collaborative production process and learning environment -- we are happy to welcome experienced arts administrators as well as people who are excited about learning new skills.

How do I join?

To interview to join the Exec Board, please fill out this form to SIGN UP for a time to chat with us in Norbucks and fill out THIS FORM prior to your interview. If none of the times work for you, please let us know by emailing waamushow2020@gmail.com.


How is the Executive Board organized?

Starting this year, the Waa-Mu Show Executive Board will be divided into four subcommittees, each reporting directly to one of the four Co-Chairs. Thus, all Waa-Mu Exec members sit both on Waa-Mu Exec as a whole as well as on their respective committees. The goal of subdivision is two-fold: first, to make sure your time is valued and used as efficiently as possible; second, to allow exec members to be proactive, deliberate, and accountable for the meaningful work they provide as a member of our organization. The Waa-Mu Show is committed to the personal and professional growth of its members, and sees peer mentorship in smaller group settings as the strongest way to preserve our organization's value as a community in which students learn and grow.

What if I don’t know what position I would fit?

Sign up for an interview and chat with us! We’d love to talk about what excites you and how you can be a part of our community, either on the Executive Board or in another capacity.


What are the responsibilities of Executive Board members?

We are committed to ensuring the work you do as an Exec Board member is interesting and meaningful. Members are expected to attend regular meetings and special events. Members are also expected to publicize Waa-Mu events on social media. Exec Board members are welcome to be a part of all our social programming in the fall, winter, and spring. If you are interested in joining the Exec Board with a smaller commitment, consider interviewing to join an Exec department as an assistant in the fall!


What positions are on the Executive Board?

Marketing Team

The Marketing Team, in coordination with the Co-Chairs and the Executive board as a whole, will develop an integrated marketing strategy for the Waa-Mu Show to improve brand recognition, increase ticket sales, and production engagement. The Marketing Team will create and maintain digital assets, pitch stories to and manage relations with the media, and brainstorm novel ways to engage the campus and the wider community in Northwestern’s oldest theatrical tradition.

    • Director of Marketing

      • The Director of Marketing will develop a multiphase integrated marketing strategy and brand positioning, coordinate on- and off-campus advertising, and brainstorm, plan, and implement innovative engagement opportunities. The Director of Marketing will coordinate with the Director of Public Relations on media matters and with Director of Digital Media to create and release all digital assets. The Director of the Marketing will interface with the Wirtz Center to distribute marketing materials and monitor ticket sales to identify new sales opportunities. The Director of Marketing will coordinate the sale of all merchandise along with the rest of the marketing team,

    • Directors of Digital Media (2)

      • The Directors of Digital Media will work with the Co-Chairs and the Wirtz Center to create digital media assets and other online promotional materials. They will also be responsible for managing all organic and paid social campaigns and producing engaging social media assets. The Directors of Digital Media will also maintain and optimize the Waa Mu Show Website.

    • Director of Public Relations

      • The Public Relations Director will work to build name recognition, brand equity, and visibility for the Waa-Mu Show in the media both on and off campus. PR will work with the Wirtz Center’s marketing department to build relations with local and online press and compose releases and correspondence. Additionally, the Public Relations Director is in charge of generating all copy for The Waa-Mu Show.. PR will proactively pitch stories to the Northwestern, Evanston, and Chicago media and will work with the rest of the Marketing team to emphasize Waa-Mu’s role on campus. Additionally, the Director of Public Relations will interface with the wider Northwestern administration to underscore Waa-Mu’s importance as Northwestern’s oldest theatrical tradition.

    • Director of Sales and Promotions

      • The Director of Sales and Promotions will engage Evanston and Chicago businesses and nonprofits in mutually beneficial relationships and facilitate the growth of the Waa-Mu brand into the wider community. The Director of Promotions will work with the Wirtz Box Office to coordinate group sales efforts and engage campus groups with the Waa-Mu Show.

Finance Team

In collaboration with the Co-Chairs and the rest of the executive board, the Finance Committee will seek opportunities to supplement Waa-Mu’s existing budget and connect Waa-Mu with alumni, individual donors, grants, corporate sponsorships, and other sources of development.

    • Directors of Development (2)

      • The Directors of Development will seek out development opportunities both within and outside of Northwestern, including grants, individual donors, corporate sponsorships, and organized fundraising campaigns. One Director will focus primarily on writing grants, and the second will focus primarily on other donors, though general development responsibilities will overlap.

    • Director of Alumni Relations

      • The Director of Alumni Relations will lead efforts to keep Waa-Mu connected with alums old and new. Potential responsibilities include a monthly newsletter, mailings, homecoming programming, an alumni night, and outreach/development efforts with individual alumni and various alumni associations.

    • Director of Finance

      • The Director of Finance will maintain a working budget for all things Waa-Mu, including social events, cast gifts, fundraising, special events, and more. This person will serve as the university and SOFO-recognized Treasurer of the Waa-Mu Show student organization.

Company Team

In conjunction with Waa-Mu’s goal for transparency this year, the Company Team will work together to make Waa-Mu as inclusive, diverse, accessible, and open as possible. This team will focus on the interests and issues of the Waa-Mu community and work to expand Waa-Mu’s relationship with the greater theatre, Northwestern, and Chicago communities.

    • Production Manager

      • The Production Manager will serve as the point person for the Wirtz PM and be one of the people helping oversee the show as it progresses. Other responsibilities include overseeing and managing the crew for the show, planning and executing strike, overseeing build hours, and attending production meetings.

    • Company Manager

      • The Company Manager will be responsible for making Waa-Mu more accessible and inclusive from within the community. Other responsibilities include (but are definitely not limited to) creating and monitoring the Community Feedback Forms, communicating with the Co-Chairs about any issues within the community, and being a source to mediate any interpersonal issues that may go on within the community.

    • Accessibility, Inclusivity, and Diversity Director

      • The Accessibility, Inclusivity, and Diversity Director will work closely with the Company Manger to help make Waa-Mu more accessible and inclusive from outside of the Waa-Mu community. We are looking for someone with initiative and passion for this role. Potential responsibilities include finding ways to partner and engage with student groups outside of Waa-Mu, organizing and hosting open dialogue/panel discussions/other initiatives regarding important issues pertaining to both Waa-Mu and the greater theatre community, and researching theatre professionals of all identities to engage with Waa members about their experience and expertise in theatre.

    • Historian

      • The Historian partners with the Co-Chairs and the university archives department in the library to maintain an active appreciation for Waa-Mu's history. The Historian works to bring touch of history to every Waa-Mu event, connect past Waa-Mu shows to the current production, and provide pertinent historical information for publications about Waa-Mu. This includes helping put together the lobby display for the show, putting together relevant Waa-Mu history for recruiting events, and working with the NU/Waa-Mu archives. This position involves a certain level of physical labor, crafting, and creativity. The Historian will work closely with the Alumni Relations.

Community Team

The Community Team focuses on building and celebrating the Waa-Mu community internally as well as on campus and in the Evanston community and beyond, working to continually expand our impact on the people we can interact with.

    • Community Programming Co-Directors (2, plus the Executive Director of Waa-2 will work on this team as well)

      • The Community Programming Co-Directors will work to extend Waa-Mu’s reach into the community, both on Northwestern’s campus and off-campus at local nursing homes, libraries, schools, and more. They will work to coordinate gigs at local venues, using Waa-2 as the primary talent, and develop our relationships with community partners and local schools.

    • Waa-2 Co-Directors (3)

      • These three rising sophomores will lead next year’s Waa-2 group, and will play a role in re-defining, growing, and affirming the role of Waa-2 within the organization. Specifically, we are looking for a Music Director, an Executive Director (who will serve as the liaison between Waa-2 and Community Programming), and an Artistic Director.

    • Events Director (1-2)

      • The Events Director(s) are charged with producing and executing the events for the Waa-Mu community! This includes picnics, formals, etc., as well as the weekly parties for the Waa-Mu community throughout the rehearsal process in the Spring.

    • Education Director

      • The Education Director will work in conjunction with Community Programming and the rest of the Executive Board to develop educational programs for local students who are interested in musical theatre and the creation of new work. This person would also help with community outreach and engagement, including for Wee-Mu, Waa-Mu’s existing education event for young audiences. A new position this year, the Education Director will have a unique opportunity to shape their role and establish a precedent for educational programs within Waa-Mu.

What other ways can I get involved besides the Executive Board?

We’d love to have you on the Executive Board, and if you’d like to get involved in other ways, please see this list of opportunities to get involved and hone your craft. You can:

  • Pitch your concept for the show.

  • Petition to lead the writing process as a Writing Coordinator

  • Become a dramaturg or editor

  • Join our writing team as book, music, or lyrics writer

  • Participate in skills-based writing workshops in the fall

  • Become a part of Team Music for the show in the spring

  • Join our student-led writing seminar in the winter (the class where we actually write the show!)

  • Join the rehearsal team as choreography co-chairs, assistant directors, assistant stage managers, and more!

  • Audition for the cast of the show at Spring Generals

  • Audition for Waa-2 (our Freshman performance and workshop ensemble)

  • Join our run crew for the show and learn valuable technical skills


Note: you can be on the Exec Board and still be involved in any of the other ways above!


If any of these opportunities interests you, please email us at waamushow2020@gmail.com and we’ll be sure to keep you in the loop and answer any questions you have.


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