Join the MYTeam!
As summer planing continues, we may add additional positions at a later date.
We are looking for enthusiastic educators to work with the MYT Staff on our summer productions. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to myt@meridenymca.org by April 1st. Interviews will be held in April. In your cover letter, be sure to specify which position(s) you are applying for.
Also complete a camp counselor application (as MTC is part of Mountain Mist Day Camp).
MYT Staff MUST be able to commit to working the full camp session (M-F 8:30-3:30) and all dress rehearsals and performances of the show for which you are hired.
Paid Positions
Weeks 2-5 - Rising Stars - Director
The director will create the vision for the show, set the daily schedule (with the stage manager), design the set (with the creative team), and teach blocking to the performers. The director is responsible for leading the Rising Stars staff for the 2024 summer. Internship with MYT or prior experience in both choreography or direction required.
Weeks 2-5 - Rising Stars - Assistant Director
The Rising Stars assistant director will work closely with the director to plan and implement blocking and work with performers on character development. Internship with MYT or prior experience in both choreography or direction required.
Weeks 2-5 - Rising Stars - Assistant CIT Director
The assistant CIT director will work closely with Carolyn Daniels to train and mentor our high school students as they plan and teach choreography and lead games/crafts with campers. The assistant CIT director will provide daily feedback to CITs as well as assist with "classroom management" when needed, based on the individual needs of our campers.
Weeks 2-5 - Rising Stars - Stage Manager
The stage manager is responsible for scheduling rehearsal time with the directors and ensuring rehearsals run on schedule each day. The stage managers are responsible for completing rehearsal reports, uploading videos to the shared cast folder, creating the run sheet, and organizing/running the backstage. Stage managers will also draft communication emails that need to be sent to families.
Weeks 1-4, 6-8 - JR & Teen Company - Stage Manager
The stage manager is responsible for scheduling rehearsal time with the directors and ensuring rehearsals run on schedule each day. The stage managers are responsible for completing rehearsal reports, uploading videos to the shared cast folder, creating the run sheet, and organizing/running the backstage. Stage managers will also draft communication emails that need to be sent to families.
Weeks 6-7 - Teen Company - Creative Team
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We will be piloting a new up and coming theatre program at Camp Thundermoon in August! This program will be in partnership with the Broadway Education Alliance and CampBroadway, and will be designed specifically for camps, homeschools, and school programs!
Camp Thundermoon Director
Camp Thundermoon Assistant Director
Camp Thundermoon Choreographer
CITs (Counselors in Training)
The MTC CIT program runs during the first session of summer camp, where high school students learn to teach and work with children. CITs choreograph dances for the show and plan games and crafts for campers to enjoy. CITs also share the responsibilities of staff members, including cleaning, organizing, load in, and strike.
Planning and Training: To prepare for camp, CITs will train and plan with staff in May and June to choreograph dances for the show, plan games/crafts, and learn strategies for working with children.
Selected CITs do NOT register for camp through the Y. The CIT program is open to students entering grades 9-12 in fall 2024. Students must be an active member of MYT. The number of CIT spots (between 8-12 spots per session) is determined by camper enrollment. As a result, not everyone who applies will be able to participate, nor does past participation guarantee a spot this year.
Whether CITs will volunteer for both rising star sessions or only 1 depends on enrollment.
Applications are due April 22nd. Accepted students will be notified via email by May 11th.
Questions? Email Joe at joblon@meridenymca.org.
Internships
Internships are open to students who have successfully completed 2 years of the CIT program. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to myt@meridenymca.org by April 1st. Interviews will be held the week in April. In your cover letter, be sure to specify which position(s) you are applying for.
Weeks 2-5 - Rising Stars - Music Director (volunteer internship)
The Rising Star music director will teach music within the show to the cast, including solo’s, duets, and ensemble numbers. The focus will be on learning the words and melodies to songs and understanding the story that they tell.
Weeks 1-2 - Rising Stars - Creative Team (volunteer internship)
The creative team is responsible for building and decorating the set, finding and making props, and organizing costumes for the production.
Weeks 6-7 - Teen Company - Creative Team (volunteer internship)
Media Team (volunteer internship)
