Directorial Paid Director & Choreographer: Youth Theater Summer Camp Productions

Director & Choreographer: Youth Theater Summer Camp Productions

Helen Hayes Youth Theatre (HHYT) is seeking a Director and a Choreographer for our summer theater camp to direct 2 musical theater productions with children ages 7 - 15.

Rehearsals will take place June 29 - July 25 in Nyack, NY, about 45 minutes outside of NYC.
We are also hiring a choreographer for the weeks of July 27 - August 14 for 3 cabarets.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Working closely with our producer, designers, management, technical team, fellow creatives, and most importantly, our student performers, to launch full-length musical productions, workshops, and cabaret shows from start to finish.

Holding auditions and casting productions.

Collaborating with various designers and producers to ensure that production elements fulfill the creative vision and stay within budget.

Running tech week (with the help of the stage manager and producer).

Establishing a fun, positive, and nurturing learning environment where student performers feel safe, supported, and artistically engaged.

REQUIREMENTS:

2+ years of directing/choreographing/musical directing experience (can include academic experience).

Experience working with children.

Experience within the realm of educational theater is a major plus, but not required.

A genuine love and excitement for working with children.

The ability to travel to Nyack, NY (about 45 minutes outside of NYC and accessible by public transit).

SALARY

$40.00 – $50.00 per hour

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