Musical Theater Set Designer

Seeds of Peace Camp; Freeport (ME); On-site; USD 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Beautiful lake setting

Community experience

Job summary

A summer camp in Maine is seeking a Set Design and Technician to join their team for an exciting summer of theatre productions. The role involves designing lights, sound, and sets for six shows over six weeks. Ideal candidates will have experience in theatre design and enjoy working with children. This position offers a unique opportunity to build your portfolio while being part of a supportive camp community surrounded by nature.

Qualifications

• Experience designing lights and sound for theatrical productions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with children and creative teams.
• Ability to work with children in a camp setting and collaborate with a production team.

Responsibilities

• Design lights, sound, and sets for 6 shows.
• Collaborate with a creative and production team.
• Participate in all production stages from selection to performance.

Skills

Experience in theatre design

Child interaction skills

Team collaboration

Theatre experience

Child interaction

Tools

Stage lighting equipment

Job description

Are you ready for a summer of amazing experiences and friendships that will last a lifetime? Consider applying to join our team of fun-loving, responsible and dedicated counselors and experience a true sense of purpose and value this summer!

Camp Walden is a traditional girls’ summer camp in Denmark, ME. Walden prides itself on creating an atmosphere which encourages self-confidence, promotes leadership skills, and provides a trusting and secure environment where girls can thrive. One tradition at Walden is that with their age group all of our campers participate in the production of one musical theatre production each summer. That's a total of 6 musical productions during the summer!

Responsibilities include the design of lights, sound and sets for 6 shows over the course of 6 weeks, as well as running each show. The Set Design and Technician works closely with a creative and production team that includes a musical theater director, choreographer, a costumer, and a musical accompanist. Together the team is involved at all stages of the process, from selecting the plays to be produced to their design and pre-production through to the final performance.

The ideal candidate will have experience designing lights, sound and sets in a theatre as well as working with children. This is a perfect opportunity for somebody who wants to build their design portfolio, and being part of an amazing summer camp community and on a beautiful lake in Maine.