Thanks for a Great Summer!

We are looking for students in grades 7-12 who would like to apply for a theater or tech assistantship for 2022 SUMMER CAMPS. Students in grade 6 can apply for an administrative assistant position. See below for application form and descriptions. 

TO APPLY:

1. Sign in to the MyStages Family Portal (or create an account and fill out the profile information).
2. Select the student, then choose "Enroll In a Program".
3. Select School Year "2022 Summer Camps", Program "2022 Summer Camps," and choose the shows ("program sessions") and positions ("program add-ons") you are interested in.

Theater Assistantship: STUDENT ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (Grades 7-12) 

Student Assistant Directors work closely with the show’s artistic director. Under the director’s guidance, students observe, learn and explore all aspects of the position including studying the script and piano/vocal score, developing an artistic vision, collaborating with the production team/designers, blocking scenes, leading rehearsals and monitoring the production’s pacing. Student Assistants are expected to attend all relevant rehearsals and communicate any conflicts with the director and production manager. Grade level must be appropriate to the age of the show participants.

Theater Assistantship: STUDENT ASSISTANT CHOREOGRAPHER (Grades 7-12)

Student Assistant Choreographers work closely with the show’s choreographer. Under the choreographer’s guidance, students observe, learn and explore all aspects of the position including studying the script and piano/vocal score, creating routines that compliment the music and enhance the storyline of the show, planning movement within a scene, collaborating with the director and music director, running dance rehearsals. Student Assistants are expected to attend all relevant rehearsals and communicate any conflicts with the choreographer and production manager. Grade level must be appropriate to the age of the show participants.

Theater Assistantship: STUDENT ASSISTANT MUSIC DIRECTOR (Grades 7-12)

Student Assistant Music Directors work closely with the show’s music director. Under the music director’s guidance, students observe, learn and explore all aspects of the position including studying the script and piano/vocal score, leading warm-ups, teaching vocal parts, leading music rehearsals and collaborating with the director and choreographer. Student Assistants are expected to attend all relevant rehearsals and communicate any conflicts with the music director and production manager. Grade level must be appropriate to the age of the show participants.

Theater Assistantship: STUDENT ASSISTANT COSTUME DESIGNER (Grades 7-12)

Student Assistant Costume Designers work closely with the show’s costume designer. Under the costume designer’s guidance, students observe, learn and explore all aspects of the position including studying the script; working with the director to learn the vision for the show; making a costume plot; and designing, selecting and approving all costumes for all characters. Student Assistants will communicate with the costume designer to come up with a schedule of attendance and are expected to attend all relevant rehearsals. The student is responsible for communicating any conflicts with the costume designer and production manager.

Theater Assistantship: STUDENT ASSISTANT MAKEUP/HAIR DESIGNER (Grades 7-12)

Student Assistant Makeup/Hair Designers work closely with the show’s costume designer. Under the costume designer’s guidance, students observe, learn and explore all aspects of the position including studying the script, working with the director to learn the vision for the show, creating a makeup chart based on characterization, color and the style of the show, applying and/or supervising the application of makeup during dress rehearsals and performance. Student Assistants will communicate with the costume designer to come up with a schedule of attendance and are expected to attend all relevant rehearsals. The student is responsible for communicating any conflicts with the costume designer and production manager.

Theater Assistantship: STUDENT PROPS ASSISTANT (Grades 7-12)

Student Assistant Props Designers work closely with the show’s props master. Under the props master’s guidance, students observe, learn and explore all aspects of the position including studying the script, working with the director to learn the vision for the show, designing, building and pulling props, organizing the props table, and making repairs during the run of the show if needed. Student Assistants will communicate with the costume designer to come up with a schedule of attendance and are expected to attend all relevant rehearsals. The student is responsible for communicating any conflicts with the props master and production manager.

Theater Assistantship: STUDENT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (Grades 6-12)

Student Administrative Assistants work closely with the show’s production manager. Under the production manager’s guidance, students will help with various aspects of running an office. Duties might include filing, copying, sorting, and conducting an inventory. Student Assistants will communicate with the production manager to come up with a schedule of attendance. Students are expected to attend all relevant rehearsals and communicate any conflicts with the production manager.

Tech Assistantship: STAGE CREW (Grades 7-12)

Stage Crew members are supervised by the show’s stage manager. Crew members will be assigned to various positions including light board operator, spotlight operator, and run crew. Being a stage crew member is a good starting position for students interested in working in all behind the scenes aspects of a production. Students are expected to attend all tech rehearsals, performances, and strike. The student is responsible for communicating any conflicts with the technical director and stage manager.

Tech Assistantship: STUDENT LIGHTING ASSISTANT (Grades 7-12, prerequisite required)

To apply for the Student lighting assistant position, students must have previously taken one of Stages basic lighting classes; or have other approved relevant experience. Student Lighting assistants work closely with the show’s Lighting Designer. Students observe, learn and explore all aspects of the position including the design, installation and operation of the show’s lighting used to enhance each scene. Students are expected to attend all lighting setup dates, tech rehearsals, performances, and strike. The student is responsible for communicating any conflicts with the technical director and stage manager.

Tech Assistantship: STUDENT SOUND ASSISTANT (Grades 7-12, prerequisite required)

To apply for the Student Sound Assistant position, students must have previously taken one of Stages basic sound classes; or have other approved relevant experience. . They will work closely with the show’s technical director and Sound Designer. Students observe, learn and explore all aspects of the position including creating a cue list, mic’ing, programming and operating the sound board and finding/creating sound effects, Students are expected to attend all tech rehearsals, performances, and strike. The student is responsible for communicating any conflicts with the technical director and stage manager.

Tech Assistantship: STUDENT ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER (Grades 7-12, prerequisite required)

To apply for the Student Assistant Stage Manager position, students must have previously taken one of Stages basic stage management classes; or have other approved relevant experience. Student Assistant Stage Managers work closely with the show’s stage manager. Under the stage manager’s guidance, students observe, learn and explore all aspects of the position: supporting and organizing the director, actors, designers and stage crew through tech week and performances. Students are expected to attend all tech rehearsals, performances, and strike. The student is responsible for communicating any conflicts with the technical director and stage manager.

Safety Statement: Click here for full safety statement.

We are grateful to be back on stage where our talented, focused and committed youth performers can bring theater magic and joy to an audience!

Once again circumstances surrounding the pandemic are changing.  Stages must navigate the ever-evolving COVID-19 protocols for masking as New York State lifts the mask requirement for schools effective March 2, 2022.  Our primary concern is to offer a safe environment for kids to escape into the magical world of theater.  To accomplish this we rely on the current CDC, New York State, and Monroe County COVID-19 statements.

To best serve the youth in our community, Stages theater is mask-optional as of March 2, 2022.  This will allow parents to decide whether their children should wear a mask when participating in our programs.  Audience members will also be mask-optional as of March 2, 2022.

These protocols are subject to change, effective immediately, as necessary based on changing circumstances. Safety of our young performers is our goal. We appreciate your patience, compassion and understanding during these difficult times.ciate your patience, compassion and understanding during these difficult times.

Withdrawal Policy: For withdrawal from Summer Camps, any amount paid is refundable prior to the Registration Fee Due Date listed for each show or camp, minus the $100 nonrefundable deposit paid for each session and the online processing fees. After the Registration Fee Due Date, the session fee is non-refundable except in the case of illness or emergency that prevents the student from attending the session.