Assistant Director

Functions as assistant director/acting coach for an ensemble, and may teach classes in area of specialty.  Salary: $350-$550/week plus room and board for 8 weeks.

Assists one of the following:

• Mythology Ensemble (performers in grades 4-6): Arachne by Judith Walsh White - performed twice (2 2-week sessions).
• Thespian Ensemble (performers in grades 6-8): Servant of Two Masters by Goldoni – performed twice (2 3-week sessions).
• Comedy Ensemble (performers in grades 6-8 & 8-12) - performs multiple times (2 3-week sessions).
• Shakespeare Ensemble (performers in grades 8-12): Love's Labor's Lost - performed twice (2 3-week sessions).
• Shakespeare Troupe (performers in grades 9-12): Cymbeline - goes on a week long performance tour (1 6-week session).

Ideal candidate will have the following skills and characteristics:

• Have or be pursuing a BA, BFA or MFA
• Training in improv, acting technique, Shakespeare and/or Commedia dell’Arte
• Experience teaching acting to students (grades 3-12)
• A strong belief in the power of the ensemble
• Relish working outdoors
• Experience with ensemble-building, low ropes, or Leave No Trace camping skills a plus.