Shakespeare Director for Summer Educational Theatre

theatreWashington; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 22,750 - 40,950; Full time

Job summary

theatreWashington is seeking a Shakespeare Director for their Summer Educational Theatre program in Virginia. This position offers $500 - $900/week for 7-8 weeks, plus room and board. The director will lead a team of 12-13 young performers (grades 8-12) with support from an assistant director and design team. The role includes mentoring and supervising during arts and non-arts activities, with dates from June 19 to August 10 at Christchurch Boarding School in Saluda, VA.

Qualifications

• Must train and collaborate with the assistant director.
• Engagement as a supervisor, mentor, and role model during non-artistic time.

Responsibilities

• Direct and mentor the ensemble of 12-13 performers.
• Support camp community life.

Job description

Shakespeare Director for Summer Educational Theatre

$500 -$900/week plus room and board for 7-8 weeks.

Directors serve as the most senior faculty member of a small ensemble of 12-13 performers (performers in grades 8-12), supported by an assistant director/acting coach/stage manager (1 person) and a design team. Training and collaborating with your assistant director is expected, as is full engagement as a supervisor, mentor, and role model during non-artistic time to support camp community life.

Dates: June 19 – August 10.
Location: In residence at Christchurch Boarding School in Saluda, VA.