Job Descriptions

Job Descriptions
College Interns

These are full time seasonal positions.
The applicant must be available to be on-site in Costa Rica
from June 16 - August 3, 2019.

Responsibilities:

Participate in running auditions and casting show.
Create and teach choreography in coordination with Director and Music Director.
Teach basic dance/movement skills to cast.
Recruit and supervise student dance captain(s).
Assist with other aspects of the production.
Lead teens in activities outside of rehearsal, such as cooperative games and improvisation.

Specific Qualifications:

Dance or theatre major preferred
Intermediate Spanish proficiency OR commitment to significant study in preparation for the summer
Experience choreographing and/or performing in musicals
Ability to work with performers who have no formal dance training

Responsibilities:

Attend all rehearsals; record blocking, take notes, create rehearsal reports.
Lead all production meetings, including Paper Tech/Dry Tech.
Oversee all cue building alongside the Stage Director, Musical Director and Technical Director including Lighting & Sound Cues and any Special EFX cues.
Supervise teens in stewardship of rehearsal spaces.
Keep records of attendance and contact absent cast members.
Supervise, coach and delegate to student Assistant Stage Manager.
Assist with design and technical aspects of the show.

Specific Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Supervise and coordinate the construction of all costumes for the show.
Purchase and/or seek donations or loans of additional costume materials.
Reach out to community members with sewing or costume experience to assist in costume construction.
Provide opportunities for interested teens/children to participate in the construction of costumes.
Instruct and supervise the cast in the maintenance of their costumes during the run of the show.
Organize and maintain the costumes throughout the production.
Coordinate the cleaning and storage of costumes after the show, and insure that all borrowed items are returned clean and in good condition.
Assist with other aspects of the production.

Specific Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Assist Music Director in preparing the score, planning rehearsals, and leading warm-ups.
Assist Music Director during vocal and orchestra rehearsals.
Teach music to teen performers, under the supervision of the Music Director.
Review music with and coach singers one-on-one.
Play keyboards or other instrument in the pit orchestra; lead pit orchestra rehearsals as assigned by Music Director.
Coordinate set-up and break-down of the pit; assist music director in planning and executing pit orchestra rehearsals.
Assist with other aspects of the production.

Specific Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Support the Director in developing a creative vision for the show, including concepts for set, costumes, props and lighting, as well as cultural adaptation and emphasis on and exploration of themes relevant to the teens’ lives.
Participate in preparing and conducting auditions, and work with the music director and program director to make casting decisions.
Familiarize self with Spanish and English scripts prior arrival.
Coach participants one-on-one in acting and line memorisation.
Lead some rehearsals, under the supervision of the Director.
Assist with other aspects of the production.

Specific Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Assist the Producer in coordinating various aspects of the show, including: venue management; rehearsals; design & construction of set, costumes, lights, sound; orchestra management; finances; outside fundraising; local fundraising; ticket and food sales; publicity; media relations; programs; photo and video recording.

Specific Qualifications: