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Color B&W Mainstage Center for the Arts is accepting job applications for our 37th Summer Stage season! These positions are for our Broadway Kids, Apprentice, and Children’s Theater summer camp programs. There is the opportunity for 3 weeks, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, and 7 weeks employment. All programs held at Camden County College, Blackwood NJ. Applicants must be 18 or older to be considered for employment.
Director
Will be responsible for the overall vision for the show. This includes casting the show (with input and suggestions from their creative team), arranging the rehearsal schedule, delegating responsibilities within the show (who is responsible for creating material/choreography/teaching). This is also inclusive of coordinating with the scenic and costume designers to align their visions with one another as well as having a strong communication with the music director to ensure that material is being taught to both principal characters and the ensemble of their show. When we approach the technical rehearsals of the show, directors will be responsible for assisting the sound designer in creating a microphone plot and will be responsible for working with the lighting designer to assist them in building the show’s cues. Directors are required to be present for auditions, callbacks, the show’s three performances, and to assist in the process of striking when needed. During a typical camp day, directors are responsible for the safety and care of their campers as well as maintaining a safe and clean environment. This can include sitting with and monitoring students while they are in rehearsal with the music director or during portions of their lunch break and free time. Other responsibilities can include taking attendance, completing behavior/incident reports, completing evaluations as needed.
Assistant Director
Will be responsible for working alongside the Director from the audition process through to the production of their show. The Assistant Director will give input into the casting process and assist in helping the director’s artistic vision come to fruition. They will be responsible for creating and teaching any material the director assigns. Assistant Directors are required to be present for auditions, callbacks, the show’s three performances and during the performance, may be asked to assist backstage, or assist in running a technical element of the show as well as being present for striking the show when needed. During a typical camp day, directors are responsible for the safety and care of their campers as well as maintaining a safe and clean environment. This can include sitting with and monitoring students while they are in rehearsal with the music director or during portions of their lunch break and free time. Other responsibilities can include taking attendance, completing behavior/incident reports, and completing evaluations as needed.
Choreographer
Will be responsible for creating and teaching the choreography in the production as well as working alongside the creative team to put together the show. The choreographer will give input into the casting process and assist in helping the director’s artistic vision come to fruition. They will be responsible for the material/choreography assigned to them by the director. Choreographers are required to be present for auditions, callbacks, the show’s three performances and during the performance, may be asked to assist backstage, or assist in running a technical element of the show as well as being present for striking the show when needed. During a typical camp day, directors are responsible for the safety and care of their campers as well as maintaining a safe and clean environment. This can include sitting with and monitoring students while they are in rehearsal with the music director or during portions of their lunch break and free time. Other responsibilities can include taking attendance, completing behavior/incident reports, and completing evaluations as needed.
Music Director
Will be responsible for teaching the music in the Summer Stage productions spanning all programs. This can include working with both principal characters and the ensembles of various shows during the first 6 weeks of camp. The music director’s schedule will be determined by the needs of artistic teams and finalized with the assistance of the Artistic Director and Camp Director. The music director is expected to keep strong communication with the director to ensure that material is being taught in an order that benefits both the music director and the director’s rehearsal schedule. Responsibilities may include assisting with attendance, warming up students for rehearsals and performances and assisting with discipline when necessary. Music Director should be available during performances and may be asked to assist in an element of production – either in the technical booth or backstage. During a typical camp day, music directors are responsible for the safety and care of the campers when they are in rehearsal with them and may be asked to assist in the care and supervision of campers during lunch or free time.
The above positions are open for the following shows:
Children’s Theater & Children’s Theater Jr. (Grades 6-12)
Apprentice (Grades 3-5)
Broadway Kids (Grades K-2)
To apply for a position, click here.
Mainstage Center for the Arts does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to, treatment of or employment in, its services, programs or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in Mainstage services, programs, and activities. Mainstage Center for The Arts has a designated coordinator to facilitate compliance with the American Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as required by Section 35.107 of the US Department of Justice regulations, and to coordinate compliance with Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. While the above laws mandate equal access to people with disabilities, Mainstage Center for the Arts makes it a priority to establish a workplace, educational, and artistic environment that embraces the spirit of the law ensuring an optimal experience for all. Upon request, information will be made available in large print.
All Staff offers are contingent upon camp enrollment.
For over 37 years, Mainstage Center for the Arts’ Summer Stage has been Southern New Jersey’s longest-running, most successful, and most affordable youth theater program. Our wide range of creative programs is designed to help children of all ages grow their talents, build confidence, and experience the joy of performance. Each summer, young performers bring the magic of live theater to life through spectacular musicals, original films, and hands-on set construction.
All programs and performances will take place at Camden County College (200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ).