BAC Summer Show Camp Staging Director

DESCRIPTION: The Beverly Arts Center seeks a creative, patient, and collaborative theatre professional with classroom experience to direct a junior musical production for students ages 5-13, and mentor up and coming artists for the BAC’s Summer Arts Camp.

This position offers a stipend of $1,500 for five weeks of programming from July 10th-August 11th, 2023.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre or Education, or equivalent field experienceExperience directing large scale musicals Experience working with children ages 5-13 in a performance setting Classroom/behavior management and/or an understanding of developmental pedagogy preferred Must pass a background check, including fingerprintingDUTIES INCLUDE:

Directing the junior musical for the “Act Two” session of campManaging the casting of the production in collaboration with the creative team.Supervising the Performance Staff team and collaborating with the Technical Director and Special Projects Coordinator for the Act Two Junior Musical Rehearsing small groups (principal actors), large groups (separated by age), and the full cast of 80+ campersCoordinating with the Beverly Arts Center’s Technical Director, Production Manager, and Special Projects Coordinator on scheduling, costuming, props design, and anything else necessary to the production. Mentoring the Counselors/Assistant Performance Staff, allowing them to have input in the process where appropriate. In order to apply, please submit a resume and a brief letter of interest describing why you are interested in this role, relevant previous work experience, and any special skills you have that would make you an ideal fit.