Opportunities available:
Dance Instructor for It’s Elementary
Encore Stage & Studio seeks energetic, imaginative, and organized Dance and Movement Instructor for our It’s Elementary summer camp program.
Applicants must have a college degree and previous teaching experience. Experience working with and affinity for children ages 4-9 is a must. Desired skills include strong interpersonal skills, classroom management, creativity, and flexibility. The Dance Instructor must be able to work independently and as part of a team of educators to foster creative expression in students.
The Dance Instructor will work part-time, approximately 20 hours per week, Monday—Friday. Encore offers competitive pay. Dance Instructor will be required to submit to a background check before beginning employment with Encore.
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Caroline Schreiber, Programs Manager, at caroline.schreiber@encorestage.org with the subject line, “Dance Instructor application.”
Encore Stage & Studio seeks imaginative and resourceful Directors for our upcoming 2013/14 season.
Successful candidates will possess a love of theatre, excellent communication skills, and the ability to
work with both adults and children in a positive and flexible manner. Directors should be responsible self-
starters who are detail and deadline oriented.
Ideal candidates will possess an MFA or MA in Theatre; we will, however, consider candidates who
have ample directing experience in lieu of an advanced degree. Candidates should be very comfortable
working with children from auditions through closing night, as all of our performers are ages 9-18. This
position requires significant evening and weekend availability.
This is a contracted position and payment is on a stipend per show basis. All Directors will be required to
submit to a background check before beginning employment with Encore.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Caroline Schreiber, Programs Manager, at
caroline.schreiber@encorestage.org with the subject line, “Director Application.”
Encore Stage & Studio seeks experienced and imaginative Set Designers/Carpenters for upcoming
productions.
Successful candidates will possess a love of theatre, excellent communication skills, and the ability to
work with both adults and children in a positive and flexible manner. Designers/Carpenters should be
responsible self-starters who are detail and deadline oriented and work well as part of a team.
Candidates should have a working knowledge of basic carpentry and painting skills and the ability to
envision and implement ideas for set design and build based on a script. Designers/Carpenters should
be very comfortable working with children, as Encore’s technical crew is comprised of students ages 12-
18. The incumbent will be expected to teach and supervise the crew in constructing and painting the set
and to follow Shop safety regulations at all times.
Ideal candidates will have previous design and build experience, as well as previous experience working
with children. Candidates must be 21 or over, have their own transportation, and be willing to drive a
rental truck over short distances. This position requires evening and weekend availability.
This is a contracted position and payment is on a stipend per show basis. All Designers/Carpenters will
be required to submit to a background check before beginning employment with Encore.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Caroline Schreiber, Programs Manager, at
caroline.schreiber@encorestage.org with the subject line, “Set Design/Build Application.”
Encore Stage & Studio seeks SAFD-certified individual to teach stage combat at our Scenes for Tweens and Teens summer camp.
The ideal candidate will have a college degree and experience working with middle school students. Desired skills include strong interpersonal skills, classroom management, creativity, flexibility, a focus on safety, and a passion for working with children. The Instructor must be able to work independently and as part of a team of educators to foster creative expression in students and create a final performance.
This is a contracted position with employment opportunities from early July through mid-August; please indicate your availability in your cover letter. Encore offers competitive hourly pay. Teaching Artists will be required to submit to a background check before beginning employment with Encore.
To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and a sample lesson plan to Caroline Schreiber, Programs Manager, at caroline.schreiber@encorestage.org with the subject line, “Stage Combat Instructor application.”
Stage Managers for Upcoming Seasons
Stage Managers are responsible for helping and assisting all production staff and is an essential link for the cast and crew. The stage manager is one member of the staff that is involved with the entire produces from beginning to end. The role of the stage manager is equally important to the director in rehearsals and the technical director during the run of the shows and tech week.
Applicants should be at least 14 years old and a high school freshman by the audition week of the production for which they have been selected. Minimum technical requirements include four shows on crew, one show in the booth up in Cat Walk, one show as an Assistant Stage Manager, and one show training.
Applicants should express interest and submit an application during the season before the student expects consideration, i.e., a student wishing to Stage Manage during the 2012-2013 season should express interest during the 2011-2012 season. It is advised that the student should discuss stage management with the Artistic Director, Technical Director, Executive Producer, or Producer before submitting an application.
