The Theatre Company of Saugus (TCS) is seeking the primary artistic staff for running our summer 2022 Youth Theatre Workshops. This year we are running two programs: for younger and older youth. Each program will culminate in a junior musical production, each of which will have three performances.
The show to be presented by the younger kids will be Willy Wonka Jr. The show to be presented by the older kids will be Addams Family Young@Part. Stipends are offered for each position.
To apply for any of these positions, send an email to TCSaugus@gmail.com, including your theatrical resume, an indication of which positions you are applying for, and a brief letter with remarks about the shows and/or your background.
The deadline to apply is Monday 23 May 2022. You should be available for an interview with the TCS board of directors, via zoom, on the evening of Tuesday 24 May 2022.
There are seven positions open. Following are the job description announcements for each position.
Younger Youth Program Positions:
TCS is seeking an energetic youth Director for their two week intensive youth performance of Willy Wonka Jr. Applicants must work well with students aged 7 to 13. The dates for this summer camp are August 1 – 13, 2022, with performances on August 12 and 13. The camp runs Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. as well as 8 hours of alternate set build time. Responsibilities include directing, casting, and designing the piece. As well as working collaboratively with a creative team, teaching theatrical workshops, leading theater games, providing guidance and support to student interns. An educational background is appreciated. The Company requires that all applicants be vaccinated for COVID-19.
TCS is seeking a Choreographer for their two week intensive youth performance of Willy Wonka Jr. Applicants must work well with students aged 7 to 13. The dates for this summer camp are August 1 – 13, 2022, with performances on August 12 and 13. The camp runs Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. as well as 8 hours of alternate set build time. Responsibilities include choreographing, working collaboratively with a creative team, teaching theatrical workshops, leading theater games, providing guidance and support to student interns. An educational background is appreciated. The Company requires that all applicants be vaccinated for COVID-19.
TCS is seeking a Music Director for their two week intensive youth performance of Willy Wonka Jr. Applicants must work well with students aged 7 to 13. The dates for this summer camp are August 1 – 13, 2022, with performances on August 12 and 13. The camp runs Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. as well as 8 hours of alternate set build time. Responsibilities include reading music, playing the piano, working collaboratively with a creative team, teaching music workshops, leading theater/music games, providing guidance and support to student interns. An educational background is appreciated. The Company requires that all applicants be vaccinated for COVID-19.
Older Youth Program Positions
TCS is seeking an energetic youth Director for their two week intensive youth performance of The Addams Family Young@Part. Applicants must work well with students aged 13 to 18. The dates for this summer camp are July 18 – August 27, 2022, with performances on August 26 and 27. The camp schedule is tentative and heavily dependent upon the availability of the creative team, but rehearsals will take place Monday through Friday after 5:00 P.M. The position requires a total of 8 hours of alternate set build time. Responsibilities include directing, casting, and designing the piece. As well as working collaboratively with a creative team, teaching theatrical workshops, leading theater games, providing guidance and support to student interns. An educational background is appreciated. The Company requires that all applicants be vaccinated for COVID-19.
TCS is seeking a Choreographer for their two week intensive youth performance of Addams Family Young@Part. Applicants must work well with students aged 13 to 18. The dates for this summer camp are July 18 – August 27 with performances on August 26 and 27. The camp schedule is tentative and heavily dependent upon the availability of the creative team, but rehearsals will take place Monday through Friday after 5:00 P.M. The position requires a total of 8 hours of alternate set build time. Responsibilities include choreographing, working collaboratively with a creative team, teaching theatrical workshops, leading theater games, providing guidance and support to student interns. An educational background is appreciated. The Company requires that all applicants be vaccinated for COVID-19.
TCS is seeking a Music Director for their two week intensive youth performance of Addams Family Young@Part. Applicants must work well with students aged 13 to 18. The dates for this summer camp are July 18 – August 27 with performances on August 26th and 27th. The camp schedule is tentative and heavily dependent upon the availability of the creative team, but rehearsals will take place Monday through Friday after 5:00 P.M. The position requires a total of 8 hours of alternate set build time. Responsibilities include reading music, playing the piano, working collaboratively with a creative team, teaching music workshops, leading theater/music games, providing guidance and support to student interns. An educational background is appreciated. The Company requires that all applicants be vaccinated for COVID-19.
Position Serving Both the Younger and Older Programs
TCS is seeking a Technical Director for their youth productions of both Willy Wonka Jr. and Addams Family Young@Part. Applicants must work well with students aged 7 to 18. The dates for this summer camp are July 18 thru August 27, 2022, with performances on August 12, 13, 26, 27, 2022. A firmer schedule is TBA, but applicants must have a flexible schedule, availability during the hours of 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., and access to a motor vehicle. Responsibilities include designing one multi-purpose set for two productions, general understanding of theatrical lighting and light board operation, working collaboratively with a creative team, teaching theatrical technical workshops, leading theater games, designing and execution of costuming and props, providing guidance and support to student interns. An educational background is appreciated. The Company requires that all applicants be vaccinated for COVID-19.
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