Summer Stage 2025 - Summer Stage Employment

Technical Director
Technical Director will be responsible for overseeing the scheduling, construction and overall operation of the sets for all Summer Stage productions. This includes delegating tasks to the other technical staff and overseeing the progress of all builds. The technical director is expected to be onsite during the camp day and should have strong communication with the various productions’ directors in order to ensure that everyone is up to date on the progress of set construction. While building can occur on stage, the stage will need to be open to rehearsals at some points of each day, and to make sure this is as convenient as possible for everyone, a schedule will be determined with input from the technical director, creative teams and managers. Responsibilities for the technical director can sometimes include teaching, building and monitoring. The technical director should be present for the technical rehearsals for each show, and should be onsite for the performances of each show.

Scenic Design 
The Scenic Designer is responsible for the design elements of each production done within the Summer Stage season. In this year’s (2025) iteration of Summer Stage, this includes one unit set with safe and visually appealing levels. In addition to the main build, design elements will be needed for the following  productions: Winnie the Pooh Kids, Beetlejuice, Jr., Spongebob the Musical, Jr., Seussical Kids, and Shrek Jr. Design elements for individual shows may include facings, small additional set pieces, drops,  repainting, etc.

Master Carpenter 
This member of the technical team will be responsible for constructing and building the sets for the Summer Stage season. They are expected to follow the instruction and guidance of the technical director and their responsibilities may include building, creating, and painting. Members of the scenic construction team are expected to be responsible with power tools, maintaining a professional and safe working environment. As Master Carpenter they may be asked to oversee other members of the construction team and/or work with the intern(s) as a guide.

Scenic Construction 
This member of the technical team will be responsible for constructing and building the sets for the Summer Stage season. They are expected to follow the instruction and guidance of the technical director and their responsibilities may include building, creating, and painting. Members of the scenic construction team are expected to be responsible with power tools, maintaining a professional and safe working environment.

Scenic Construction 
This member of the technical team will be responsible for constructing and building the sets for the Summer Stage season. They are expected to follow the instruction and guidance of the technical director and their responsibilities may include building, creating, and painting. Members of the scenic construction team are expected to be responsible with power tools, maintaining a professional and safe working environment.

Scenic Painter 
This member of the technical team will work alongside the construction team and will also be responsible for constructing and building the sets for the Summer Stage season, but it is preferable that this member of the team has a strong skill set for scenic painting. It would be preferred that they take the lead when it comes to the painting elements of the builds, though they will also be responsible for building and creating of pieces and should be responsible with power tools, maintaining a professional and safe working environment. 

Scenic Intern 
An opportunity to work alongside the scenic team and would be expected to work in all areas: building, painting, etc. They will take direction from the Technical Director and Master Carpenter.

Scenic Painting Intern
An opportunity to work alongside the scenic team and would be expected to work in all areas: building, painting, etc. They will take direction from the Technical Director and Scenic Painter.

Lighting Designer & Master Electrician 
The lighting designer will be responsible for creating the looks and programming the lighting cues for the shows within the Summer Stage season. The designer is expected to work with the director of each show to gain an understanding of the show’s look and feel and to learn the general staging of the show so that the lighting in each production enhances the overall look of the piece. In addition to meeting with the director, the lighting designer is expected to be onsite to program the lights and should be at technical rehearsals to receive feedback from the director and adjust cues when needed. Role includes maintenance of all lighting equipment (changing lamps, repairs when needed) , hanging of instruments, focus and applying gels for color. Also included would be the pick up and returning of any rental equipment.

Lighting Intern
This intern, the Light Board Op is responsible for running the light board during the technical rehearsals and performances of the show. Given the nature of the short rehearsal period, it may be preferable for a member of the show’s creative team to call the lighting cues, but the light board op should have a strong enough knowledge of the show to feel confident in the look and feel of the piece.

Sound Designer
The sound designer will be responsible for creating a manageable and efficient plan to have the best possible sound for each of the shows in the Summer Stage season. The designer is expected to work with the director of each show to gain an understanding of the show’s sound needs and work together to create a microphone plot/plan for the best way to hear any solo/feature dialogue/songs as well as the ensemble’s sound. The designer can also assist in locating any sound effects, supplemental sound cues for the productions. In addition to meeting with the director, the sound designer is expected to be onsite to set up sound and should be at technical rehearsals to receive feedback from the director and make adjustments when needed. Designer will be responsible for running the sound during the technical rehearsals and performances of the show with the support of their sound intern.

Sound Intern
Will support designers by helping performers into their microphones and making sure equipment is functioning properly prior to the performances (sound checks, balances for microphone/tracks). Given the nature of the short rehearsal period, it may be preferable for a member of the show’s creative team to call sound cues, but the sound engineer should have a strong enough knowledge of the show to feel confident in the overall sound design of the piece.

Costume Designer 
Costume Designer will be responsible for overseeing the scheduling, construction and overall operation of the costumes for the Summer Stage productions. This includes delegating tasks to the other wardrobe staff and overseeing the progress of any builds. The costume designer is expected to meet with the creative teams of each show to discuss overall vision, look and feel of the show. Once a show is cast, the costume designer and their team are responsible for measurements and fittings of the cast. The wardrobe team will have access to the costume inventory and will be responsible for traveling to obtain pieces for various shows. The costuming department is not responsible for campers during the day, unless they are being fitted for an upcoming show. While the costume staff is expected to be onsite for try-ons, fittings and technical rehearsals/performances, the staff are not required to be onsite at all times. The designer and their team are responsible for striking costumes, including laundering and restoring pieces to return to storage.

Assistant Costume Designer 
The Assistant Costume Designer is responsible for assisting the needs of the Costume Designer and, as delegated by the designer, is responsible for building, creating, altering and assembling costumes. Once a show is cast, they are responsible for measurements and fittings for the cast members. The wardrobe team will have access to the costume inventory and will be responsible for traveling to obtain pieces for various shows. The costuming department is not responsible for campers during the day, unless they are being fitted for an upcoming show. While the costume staff is expected to be onsite for try-ons, fittings and technical rehearsals/performances, the staff are not required to be onsite at all times. The designer and their team are responsible for striking costumes, including laundering and restoring pieces to return to storage.

Assistant Costume Designer 
The Assistant Costume Designer is responsible for assisting the needs of the Costume Designer and, as delegated by the designer, is responsible for building, creating, altering and assembling costumes. Once a show is cast, they are responsible for measurements and fittings for the cast members. The wardrobe team will have access to the costume inventory and will be responsible for traveling to obtain pieces for various shows. The costuming department is not responsible for campers during the day, unless they are being fitted for an upcoming show. While the costume staff is expected to be onsite for try-ons, fittings and technical rehearsals/performances, the staff are not required to be onsite at all times. The designer and their team are responsible for striking costumes, including laundering and restoring pieces to return to storage.

Costume Intern
This Intern will work side by side with the Lead and Assistant Costumers in creating a design concept, pulling or building costumes, and the general organization of the costumes for all shows.  Additional responsibilities can include assisting directors and designers in the running of dress parades, dress rehearsals and performances.