Youth Summer Stock Teaching Positions

Open until filled.

Cheyenne Little Theatre Players Youth Summer Stock (CLTP YSS)

NATURE OF THE WORK
Teaching artists / instructors are responsible for creating fun and nurturing learning environments that engage participants in the arts in order to expand their skills, broaden their perspectives and create.  Teaching artists / instructors are responsible for creating lesson plans (based off of the lesson outline provided by YSS), communicating with participants (so they are ready for every class) and providing quality instruction in a specific art form. Details related to these temporary and ongoing contracted positions are outlined below. Individuals with teaching and artistry experience and related-skills are encouraged to apply. Resumes are reviewed on an ongoing basis until positions are filled.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND SKILLS

Teaching artists/instructors inspire young artists to create, play, and develop artistic skills and are expected to:

• Teach theater arts-based classes, camps and workshops for up to 40 students of all backgrounds and abilities

• Camps culminate in a fully realized production.

• Collaborate with and manage any teaching assistants that are there to assist a specific class, camp or workshop

• Create and implement activities and lessons based on provided class outlines, teaching artistic skills through games and activities

• Establish a welcoming learning environment where students feel a sense of agency, creativity and safety

• Develop positive relationships with youth and adults to effectively communicate expectations of the class and ensure a safe learning environment

• Communicate effectively with YSS Producer and staff to ensure the highest quality experience for participants of classes, camps and workshops

• Assist in maintaining CLTP Theatre spaces following all facility and safety guidelines, which will be outlined upon hiring

• Complete self-evaluations to help develop the program’s classes, camps and workshops and ensure we continue to provide high quality arts experiences for participants

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Must have experience in teaching a specific art form at the age level for which their class is designed.

• Must have experience working in or with a specific art form

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Must pass a background check

Director/Instructor Job Description

Cheyenne Little Theatre Players Youth Summer Stock (CLTP YSS) is seeking a Director/teacher for their upcoming production of INSERT TITLE AND DATES This is a summer camp-style production, so daytime and   possibly some evening hours are required for the 3 weeks of production. 

Qualified candidates must:

• Be able to create a cohesive theme for a pre selected show for up to a cast of 40 performers

• Work closely with a production/teaching staff to guide students to a fully realized production.

• Be collaborative and communicate with all members of the production team

• Be competent regarding blocking, stage directions, character development, communication, etc.

• Understand common theatrical standards and techniques, and be able to implement as necessary

• Work individually, preparing rehearsal schedules/lesson plans ahead of the production dates

• Create daily lesson plans

• Work within swift turnarounds

• Demonstrate and follow patience, kindness towards production staff/teachers and students.

• Delegate responsibilities to students when appropriate

• Work responsibly and professionally around children
   

All candidates must have reliable transportation and pass a background check.

All positions are contracted per production. Rates are $1,500.00/session...

Costume Designer/Instructor Job Description

Cheyenne Little Theatre Players Youth Summer Stock (CLTP YSS) is seeking a costume designer/teacher for their upcoming production of INSERT TITLE AND DATES This is a summer camp-style production, so daytime and possibly some evening hours are required for the 3 weeks of production. 

Qualified candidates must:

• Be able to create a cohesive design for up to a cast of 40 performers

• Work closely with a directing/teaching staff to guide students to a fully realized production.

• Be collaborative and communicate with all members of the production team

• Be competent on sewing machines, hand stitching, alterations, purchases, etc.

• Understand common theatrical costume standards and techniques, and be able to implement as necessary

• Work individually, completing most of the design and build ahead of the production dates

• Create daily lesson plans

• Work within swift turnarounds for alterations and fixes

• Demonstrate and follow patience, kindness towards production staff/teachers and students.

• Delegate responsibilities to students when appropriate

• Work responsibly and professionally around children
   

All candidates must have reliable transportation and pass a background check.

All positions are contracted per production. Rates are $1,500.00/session.

Scenic Designer/Props Master/Instructor Job Description

Cheyenne Little Theatre Players Youth Summer Stock (CLTP YSS) is seeking a Scenic designer/teacher for their upcoming production of INSERT TITLE AND DATES This is a summer camp-style production, so daytime and possibly some evening hours are required for the 3 weeks of production. 

Qualified candidates must:

• Be able to adapt a cohesive design from a rep design for up to a cast of 40 performers

• Work closely with a directing/teaching staff to guide students to a fully realized production.

• Be collaborative and communicate with all members of the production team

• Be competent with shop tools, power tools, supervising students of various ages in the shop when appropriate, multiple painting techniques, alterations, purchases, etc.

• Understand common theatrical scenic standards and techniques, and be able to implement as necessary

• Work individually, completing most of the design and build ahead of the production dates

• Utilize students in the process whenever possible.

• Create daily lesson plans

• Work within swift turnarounds for alterations and fixes

• Demonstrate and follow patience, kindness towards production staff/teachers and students.

• Delegate responsibilities to students when appropriate

• Work responsibly and professionally around children
   

All candidates must have reliable transportation and pass a background check.

All positions are contracted per production. Rates are $1,500.00/session.

Lighting/Audio Designer/Instructor Job Description

Cheyenne Little Theatre Players Youth Summer Stock (CLTP YSS) is seeking a Lighting/Audio designer/teacher for their upcoming production of INSERT TITLE AND DATES This is a summer camp-style production, so daytime and possibly some evening hours are required for the 3 weeks of production. 

Qualified candidates must:

• Be able to create a cohesive design for up to a cast of 40 performers

• Guide students through script analysis, and textual justification for choices.

• Work closely with a directing/teaching staff to guide students to a fully realized production.

• Be collaborative and communicate with all members of the production team

• Be competent on a variety of audio and lighting equipment, purchases, etc.

• Understand common theatrical audio and lighting standards and techniques, and be able to implement as necessary

• Work individually, completing most of the design/focus and build ahead of the production dates

• Create daily lesson plans

• Work within swift turnarounds for alterations and fixes

• Demonstrate and follow patience, kindness towards production staff/teachers and students.

• Delegate responsibilities to students when appropriate

• Work responsibly and professionally around children
   

All candidates must have reliable transportation and pass a background check.

All positions are contracted per production. Rates are $1,200.00/session.

Stage Manager/Assistant Director Instructor Job Description

Cheyenne Little Theatre Players Youth Summer Stock (CLTP YSS) is seeking a Stage Manager/Assistant Director/teacher for their upcoming production of INSERT TITLE AND DATES This is a summer camp-style production, so daytime and possibly some evening hours are required for the 3 weeks of production. 

Qualified candidates must:

• Be able to create a cohesive SM Prompt book for up to a cast of 40 performers

• Work closely with a directing/teaching staff to guide students to a fully realized production.

• Be collaborative and communicate with all members of the production team

• Understand common Stage Manager standards and techniques, and be able to implement as necessary

• Work closely with the Director to aid in communication with the production team/students.

• Create daily lesson plans

• Demonstrate and follow patience, kindness towards production staff/teachers and students.

• Delegate responsibilities to students when appropriate

• Work responsibly and professionally around children
   

All candidates must have reliable transportation and pass a background check.

All positions are contracted per production. Rates $1,500.00/session.