Summer Enrichment Program - THEATRE CAMP PROGRAM ASSISTANTS

All Positions: All jobs posted below are part of the Schenectady Summer Theatre Camp. The camp will run on weekdays from July 7th-August 1st from 2:00-6:00pm, as part of the Extended Day Program. Staff will be expected to report to Door 8 at Schenectady High School at 2:00pm and stay until 6:00pm. Staff will teach acting, singing, dancing, and stagecraft skills. The camp will culminate in a performance of the short musical Go Fish.

ASSISTANT POSITIONS AVAILABLE:

Drama/Stagecraft Assistant:

The Drama/Stagecraft Assistant's main job is to work with the Program Director to create and execute drama and stagecraft activities during camp. The Drama/Stagecraft Assistant should expect to:

• Assist in casting and staging the culminating musical, Go Fish.

-Assist in designing set and costume pieces for the show. -Create and execute stagecraft activities for elementary students.

• Lead theatre games and ensemble activities.

$21.00 PER HOUR

Music Assistant:

The Music Assistant's main job is to work with the Music Director to teach the music for the culminating musical, Go Fish. The Music Assistant should expect to:

• Learn the music for the show prior to the start of camp.

• Model good vocal technique.

• Help assign and teach solos.

• Lead vocal warm-up exercises.

• Lead theatre games and ensemble activities.

• Assist in arts and craft activities.

$21.00 PER HOUR

Dance Assistant:

The Dance Assistant's main job is to work with the Dance Director to choreograph and teach the dances for the culminating musical, Go Fish. The Dance Assistant should expect to:

• Learn the dances for the show prior to the start of camp.

• Choreograph small numbers where needed.

• Model good dance technique.

• Help create stage pictures and formations for the show.

• Lead physical warm-up exercises.

• Lead theatre games and ensemble activities.

• Assist in arts and craft activities.

$21.00 PER HOUR

High School and/or College Theatre experience required