Sellwood Studio Of Performing Arts
Madison, NJ
US

CONTACT NAME

Thomas Sellwood

DESCRIPTION

Summer Camp Theatre Director

Very busy theatre summer camp seeks a professional performer/director to devise and create musical theatre productions that run throughout the summer months. Most camps are two weeks and occasionally one week. This is a lively, fun, and very friendly place to work.

Shows are devised by the director along with the creative team along themes (ie Harry Potter, Barbie) and use music from shows and pop culture to create an original story. Creativity is encouraged for the participants and the end product should feel collaborative for the youngsters. We have a large, well-trained camp staff to assist. Theatrical assistance (dramaturgy, stage management, assistant direction, assistant choreography, etc) is provided by experienced high school/college-age theatre students from the studio as needed. All music (guide tracks, backing tracks, lyrics, and sheet music) is created and supplied to your specifications by our in-house musical director.

Job responsibilities:

• Help write a fun storyline that the campers can bring to life
• Cast and stage the show
• Choreograph fun, lively dances
• Incorporate drama, improv, fight scenes, and anything that the story needs in collaboration with the performers, with an emphasis on fun, participation, and enthusiasm rather than polish

Requirements:

• Ideal candidates should have experience successfully working with children of all ages (camp attendees generally range from 5-11)
• Experience blocking and staging shows, running games and improv exercises, handling large groups of children (with assistance)
• The ability to choreograph fun, lively, simple dance routines is a plus, but choreography assistance can be provided
• Must be energetic, enthusiastic and engaging with children

Hours - 9:30AM - 4PM Monday to Friday.

Week 1 - June 24-28

Weeks 2&3 - July 8-19

Weeks 4&5 - July 22-August 2

Weeks 6&7 - August 5-16

Weeks 8&9 - August 19-30

• Location - Madison NJ. 30 seconds walk from a direct train from NY Penn Station. Travel stipend is considered for NYC professionals. Accommodations can be made for matinees for a current Broadway performer.
• Pays $800-$1200 per week, commensurate with experience. Directors with a child have an option for them to participate for free or be a Junior Counselor (rising 7th grader and older).
• Background check required (run by the studio at no charge)

Please check out www.sellwoodstudio.com/summercamps

Please email availability plus a resume with any relevant experience to Tom Sellwood at [email protected]

DURATION

Jun 24, 2024 - Aug 30, 2024

SALARY

$800.00 – $1,200.00 per week

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