Employment
Rocky Mountain Theatre For Kids is always seeking seeking staff.
Please see below for current positions available.
- A pre-requisite for all teaching positions is
a B.A. and two years of teaching experience with children
in the specialty (dance, voice, etc.) for which
you are applying. This does not apply to internships or
production staff positions (lights, sound, sets, etc). Ocassionally,
we will hire precocious, charismatic, and experienced pre
college graduates.
- Preference given to local candidates & those considering
a permanent move to the Denver/Boulder area, although all
candidates may be considered.
SCROLL DOWN FOR SUMMER CAMP 2012 POSITIONS
IMMEDIATE POSITIONS
PRODUCTION INTERNS - ASM & Dance Captain
Get great theater experience and GET PAID. We're looking for an
Assistant Stage manager/intern and Dance Captain for our upcoming
production of Peter Pan. Rehearsals are M, W, F 4:30-8:30pm starting Jan
9 in Boulder and run T, Th 4-8pm, Sun 2-6pm in Denver starting Feb 7 . PAYS $300 upon recommendation of the director and LOOKS GREAT ON YOUR
RESUME.
LIGHTING DESIGNERS & BOARD OPERATORS (Boulder & Denver)
Seeking technically savvy individuals who have experience
creating and implementing light design and running a computerized
light board for multiple shows.
SEE BELOW FOR Tech Schedule (Only tech, dress, performance dates apply; positions avail for The Wiz and Peter Pan)
SALARY: $800-$1000/show run
DENVER PRODUCTION
REHEARSAL DATES: February 7 - March 22 / Tues, Thurs 4-8pm & Sun 2-6pm Window in addition to other dates listed below. (NOTE: Only the exceptions to the regular T, Th, Sun schedule are listed below; if a date is not listed below, assume you have rehearsal on T, Th, Sun).
April 2012
1 Rehearsal Sun 1:30-6:30pm
3 Rehearsal Tues 4-9pm
5 RUN Thurs 4-9pm Cast A
6 RUN Fri 4-9pm Cast B / (FIRST NIGHT OF PASSOVER)
7 TECH REHEARSAL Sat 10am-6pm
10 DRESS REHEARSAL Tues 4:30-9pm Cast A
12 DRESS REHEARSAL Thurs 4:30-9pm Cast B
14 PERFORMANCE Sat Cast A - 2pm (call 12pm) / Cast B - 7pm (call 5pm)
15 PERFORMANCE Sun Cast A - 11am (call 9am) / Cast B - 4pm (call 2pm)
21 PERFORMANCE Sat Cast B - 2pm (call 12pm) / Cast A - 7pm (call 5pm)
22 PERFORMANCE Sun B - 11am (call 9am) / Cast A - 4pm (call 2pm)
28 Final Rehearsal/Wrap Up Party 12-4pm
BOULDER PRODUCTION
REHEARSAL DATES: January 9 – March 9 / Mon, Wed. & Fri. 4 - 8:30pm Window in addition to other dates listed below. (NOTE: Only the exceptions to the regular M, W, F schedule are listed below; if a date is not listed below, assume you have rehearsal on M, W, & F)
March 2012
4 Rehearsal 11am - 6pm
5 RUN Mon. Cast A 4:30 - 9pm
6 RUN Tues. Cast B 4:30 - 9pm
7 TECH REHEARSAL Wed. Cast A & B 4:30 - 9pm
8 DRESS REHEARSAL Thurs. Cast A 4:30 - 9pm
9 DRESS REHEARSAL Fri. Cast B 4:30 - 9pm
10 PERFORMANCE Sat. Cast A - 2pm (call 12pm) / Cast B - 7pm (call 5pm)
11 PERFORMANCE Sun. Cast A - 11am (call 9am) / Cast B - 4pm (call 2pm)
14 PICK UP REHEARSAL Wed. 4:30 - 8:30pm
16 PERFORMANCE Fri. Cast A - 7pm (call 5pm)
17 PERFORMANCE Sat. Cast B - 2pm (call 12pm) / Cast A - 7pm (call 5pm)
18 PERFORMANCE Sun. Cast B - 2pm (call 12pm) / Cast Party & Strike 4 - 7pm
SUMMER CAMP 2012 POSITIONS
All positions, except for production staff, are full time and require
full commitment during period of employment.
View camp dates by visiting the summer
camp schedules to ensure you are available
for the job positions
for exact session dates.
Application Process:
1. Download
questionnaire and complete questionnaire.
2. Return questionnaire with a resume to stuart (at) theaterforkids
(dot) net with Title of Job/s (i.e. director, choreographer,
etc.) and Boulder and/or Denver in Email Subject
Line.
3. Interview
1. Directors (Boulder &
Denver Older Company)
This position involves a tremendous amount
of responsibility and is for someone who has previously directed
children's theatre productions with large scale production elements (sets, lights, sound, costumes, makeup, etc). Managing staff, maintaining
positive parent contact, creating and maintaining efficient
rehearsal schedules, camper group management, strong organizational
skills, as well as the commitment to manifest a strong creative vision for the production
is important. Creative process training as well as personal
performing arts experience is valuable. SALARY: $2200-$3000 / 4 week camp DOE
2. Musical Directors/Accompanists
(Boulder & Denver Older Company)
Seeking experienced vocal artists with a background in musical
theater to arrange and teach vocal parts, provide proper voice
technique, and assist students ages 8-16 in creating
dynamic and interesting musical pieces. This position involves
working closely with the director to assist in implementing
the creative vision for each show. A passion for theater and
for kids is essential as well as the enthusiasm to be in a
co-creative role with the director. The ability to work well
with other members of the artistic staff is crucial, as you
will be working intimately with the choreographer and director.
Must be comfortable working with large numbers of kids and
must have group teaching experience! Piano skills are preferred!
This is a position for anyone interested in getting creative
with the students and giving them, beyond anything else, a
love for the sound of their voice! SALARY: $2000-$2800 / 4 week camp DOE
3. Choreographers
(Boulder & Denver Older Company)
We are seeking trained and skilled dancers with children's
teaching experience in musical theatre to co-create and implement
simple yet artful choreography and teach it to beginner through
advanced students. This position would also assist the director
in implementing the creative vision for each show. A passion
for theater and for kids is essential as well as the enthusiasm
to be in a co-creative role with the director. Experience
in any of the following diverse dance genres such as: modern,
jazz, ballet, hip-hop, African, folk or Latin would be helpful. Applicant
should be comfortable planning a curriculum and teaching dance
classes. Skills in basic acting and character building are
helpful.
SALARY: $2000-$2800 / 4 week camp DOE
4. Stage Managers (Boulder & Denver Older Company)
Seeking experienced stage managers who are extremely organized
and enjoy working with kids. The stage manager will do the
following: assist director as needed, facilitate warm-ups
and rehearsal, teach class: improv, basic acting, maintain
production book as resource for actors and designer, create
weekly newsletters with director, run or block scenes as needed,
work closely with director to achieve a productive rehearsal
environment. SALARY: $2000-$2800 / 4 week camp DOE
5. Directors (Boulder & Denver Younger Company)
Seeking individuals who are very experienced with kids ages 5-8, putting up age appropriate theater productions. Must have a deep knowledge of the age group and the ability to hold a strong container and be playful as well, while putting on a dynamic and creative final 25-30 minute production. SALARY: $15-$20/hour DOE
6. Choreographers (Boulder & Denver Younger Company)
Seeking dynamic choreographers experienced with teaching kids ages 5-8 basic and artful dance routines. The ability to be playful, engage kids, and get results are important.
SALARY: $15-$18/hour DOE
7. Music Directors (Boulder & Denver Younger Company)
Seeking music directors with experience teaching kids ages 5-8 songs and basic vocal technique. Basic ability to accompany on the piano is required. SALARY: $15-$18/hour DOE
8. Set Designers/Builders (Boulder
& Denver Older Company)
Seeking creative individuals to design and build colorful
and versatile sets for our year round shows. Knowing how to
work within budget is crucial! This position would involve
working with students and parents during Community Build Days
as well as planning all aspects of the set build in order
to meet strict timelines. Previous set design experience is
required. SALARY: $800-$1500 DOE and Position
9. Lighting Designers and Board
Operators (Boulder & Denver Older Company)
Seeking technically savvy individuals who have experience
creating and implementing light design and running a computerized
light board for multiple shows. .
SALARY: $600-$800 DOE
10. Sound Designers and Board
Operators (Boulder & Denver Older Company)
Seeking technically savvy individuals who have experience
creating and implementing sound design and running sound for
multiple shows. . SALARY: $600-$800 DOE
11. Costumers (Boulder &
Denver Older & Younger Company)
Seeking experienced and highly creative costumers who can
handle large scope costume jobs (sometimes up to 80 costumes
or more per Older Company show or 20-25 costumes per Younger Company Show) on their own or a small team. This position requires significant
design and build experience for a highly organized person. SALARY: $300-$1400 DOE and Position
12. Extended Arts Teachers (Boulder & Denver Older Company)
Seeking dynamic, experienced teachers with specialized skills (stage combat, magic, improv, puppetry, tv acting, improv, circus skills, etc) to teach 1.5 hour workshops to students in the morning or afternoon. The ability to stay on your toes and engage many students in a shifting environment, as students trickle in and out of class based on rehearsal schedule.SALARY: $20-$25/hour DOE
13.
INTERNS (Boulder &
Denver Older Company)
Ideal for high school and college aged students, seeking to build their resume, get letters of recommendation, and get great theater experience on the teaching and production side. A small stipend of $200-$300 is paid for 4 week camps. Experience with kids is ideal.
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