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About the Role
Matthews Playhouse is seeking volunteer apprentices passionate about Acting, Music, and Dance to make our summer camps a success and gain valuable hands-on experience in theater education. Camps are week-long, in-person classes for ages 4-17 that all end in an onstage performance.
Requirements
Qualifications:Â
Must be minimum 11 years old, maximum age 17 years old
Interest or experience in the performing arts along with interest or experience working with children
Ability to be a leader and mentor to students in class
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally to staff and students while maintaining a safe environment through supporting student well-being, confidence, and personal growth
Willingness to involve and engage with classroom instructionÂ
Flexibility, ability to work independently, willingness to take initiative
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Daily Responsibilities
Assist and provide support to Lead Teaching Artists in the classroom.Â
Assist in day to day functions of camp, including student pick up & drop off, bathroom breaks, snack & lunch time, and transitionsÂ
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.
Assist with various tasks around the Matthews Playhouse office (example: organizing materials, creating name tags)
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Time Commitment:
Camp runs from June 8th – August 18th, 2023Â
Minimum of 2 weeks of commitment, full day (8:45 - 4:00) or half days (8:45 - 12:45). Full day commitment is preferred but not mandatory.
Please apply through our website on matthewsplayhouse.com or send a resume and interest email to mbecker@matthewsplayhouse.com