Summer Theatre Academy Apprentices - White Plains Performing Arts Center

The White Plains Performing Arts Center a non profit regional theatre is looking for energetic, passionate individuals to work with our Summer Theatre Academy students in our summer camp. 

WPPAC is looking to hire theater apprentices for our summer shows who have experience in stage management/tech and acting/dance/music. 

All creative staff will be assigned to one of the shows below. Apprentices can apply to be hired ideally for all shows but can also apply for just individual shows as well. 

DATES:

• Anastasia Youth Edition (3-week camp): (Grades 6-12)

June 29-July 18  Performances Fri. July 17th & Sat. July 18th

• School of Rock Youth Edition. (3-week camp):  (Grades 4-10)

July 20 - August 8th Performances Fri. August 7th & Sat. August 8th

• TBA  (2-week camp): (Grades 2-10)

August 10th -22rd Performances Fri. Aug. 21 and  Saturday Aug 22 

• Shrek Kids (1-week camp): (Grades 2-8)

August 24th-28th Performances Fri. Aug. 28th 

Apprentices will engage in numerous aspects of STA camp, and duties may include: leading games and exercises for campers, assisting with stage management, blocking, choreography, and music. Apprentices will lead workshops and classes for campers, and encourage campers to apply new skills in their work onstage. We are particularly interested in applicants with backgrounds in any of the following areas: stage management/tech, acting/dance/music. 

HOURS:

• 9:00am - 4:30pm daily, Monday-Friday
  *Apprentices will split early/late care coverage week-to-week. Early care begins at 8:30am and additional money is given for before/after care to apprentices. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

• At least one year of college/training in theatre/music/dance training or equivalent experience required. Or a recent HS grad. 

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.  

• Previous experience working with school aged students is preferred though not mandatory.

• Applicants must have access to local housing - no housing and no travel provided

• You can apply for any number of  sessions but you must be available for the entire session you are applying for. We also will take applicants for the entire summer as well if interested.  

Apprentice Stipend + Eligible for college credit with certain universities plus $350/week. 

TO APPLY: 

Please send a brief cover letter that details why you are interested in this position and why theatre education matters to you. Please also send a resume highlighting theatrical and/or childcare experience, and contact information for at least two references. Send all documents as PDFs to education@wppac.com. Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis. Submit ASAP -