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About the Role
Matthews Playhouse is seeking interns passionate about Acting, Music, and Dance to make our summer camps a success. Camps are week-long, in-person classes for ages 4-17 that all end in an onstage performance.
Requirements
Qualifications
Must be a 18+ or a high school Sophomore, Junior, Senior with 2 years minimum of experience under Matthews Playhouse Apprenticeship
Interest or experience in the performing arts along with interest or experience in arts education and teaching
Ability to lead a classroom of 15 or more students independently
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally to staff, students and parents while maintaining a safe environment through supporting student well-being, confidence, and personal growth
Attention to detail and ability to work in a collaborative environment
Flexibility, ability to work independently, willingness to take initiative
Daily Responsibilities
Assist and provide support to Lead Teaching Artists in the classroom. Classes range in discipline and include script writing, music, acting, and dance
Assist in day to day functions of camp, including student pick up & drop off and classroom management
Teaching or assisting teaching planned activities (example: teaching choreography, blocking scenes)
Assist with weekly sharings, whether it be through being backstage, helping write the
script or songs, helping to create props and costumes, supporting individual students, etc.
Actively work with students ages 4-17 in groups and lead groups in activities and games
Time Commitment:
● Camp runs from June 8th – August 18th, 2023
● Minimum of 4 weeks of commitment with opportunities for additional weeks based on need and your availability
Compensation:
● $400 - $550 dollars a week, based upon experience and qualifications, paid weekly
Please apply through our website on matthewsplayhouse.com or send a cover letter and resume to mbecker@matthewsplayhouse.com