American Shakespeare Center Theatre Camp Leadership Positions

The American Shakespeare Center accepts resumes from January 1st through March 1st for show director and summer counseling positions.  Below you will find brief job descriptions, a list of questions/vital information you must include with your resume, and a link to a form to complete. Tom Dumontier, Camp Life Coordinator, will contact you via email to set up a phone interview starting in mid-February.  Final decisions are usually made by the beginning of April.    

American Shakespeare Center Theatre Camp Show Director

Job Description: You will be responsible for one of the six final performances (in Session 1, Pericles, As You Like It, and The Wild Goose Chase; in Session 2, Richard II, The Taming of the Shrew, and Volpone). Directors will cut their scripts to 1 hour performance length (1200 lines) according to ASC Theatre Camp guidelines, cast and double their shows, and manage a production team of two assistant directors and a dramaturg. Directors will work with campers 3 to 5 hours a day, 6 days a week, for 3 weeks. A minimum BA or BFA is preferred, along with extensive directing and educational experience. We also expect directors to have a working knowledge of Shakespeare's Staging Conditions, including scansion, rhetoric, and audience contact. In addition to rehearsal hours, each director may submit a proposal to teach a Master Class or Lecture in an area of her or his expertise. 

ASC Theatre Camp Show Director Application

American Shakespeare Center Theatre Camp Counselor

Preferred Qualifications and Certifications:
-Standard First Aid and CPR Certification
-Valid Driver’s License
-Completion of one year of college (or be at least 19 years-of-age).
-Experience in Shakespeare and Renaissance Literature
-Rich, diverse background in theatre (may include performance, education, etc.)
-Exhibits dependability, punctuality, patience, teamwork, self-control and enthusiasm.
-Possesses good leadership abilities and responsibility.
-Demonstrates appropriate behavior at all times.
-Must provide one written recommendation and 2 references.

Responsibilities:
-Acts as a resident assistant for all campers.
-Manages morning wake-up and evening lights-out.
-Administers any camper prescription medicine per the delivery schedule.
-Observes, promotes all rules and regulations of ASCTC.
-Supervises and escorts all campers during activities.
-Instructs and interacts with campers during activities.
-Acts as assistant director for camp productions.
-Supports and assists workshop leaders with master classes.
-Works closely with campers on text analysis and line memorization.
-Works amicably and cooperatively with all staff members.
-Must communicate concerns or camper needs to camp directors.

Employment Information:
-$1000 Counselor, $1500 Head Counselor
-Session Dates:
Session 1: June 16 - July 7, 2013
Session 2- July 14 - August 4, 2013
-For more information e-mail Tom Dumontier, Camp Life Coordinator, or call 540.885.5588 x25.

ASC Theatre Camp Counselor Application

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