Join the MYTeam!
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 8th. Interviews will be held the week of April 10th. In your cover letter, be sure to specify which position(s) you are applying for.
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
Session 1 - Winnie the Pooh KIDS - Assistant Director
The assistant director will help the director plan the session and direct the show. The assistant director may block scenes and lead educational theater games.
Session 2 - Finding Nemo JR - Assistant Director
The Junior Company 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 are required.
Session 2 - Finding Nemo JR - Choreographer
The Junior Company choreographer will work closely with the director to plan and implement choreography into the show. Choreography should be taught with intermediate to advanced levels in mind. Internship with MYT or prior experience choreography is required.
Session 2 - Rising Stars Workshop - Director
The workshop director will create a 10-15 minute showcase for Rising Star campers to perform at the end of the session. The director will select and mix/cut music and create the daily schedule (which will include time to learn music and choreography for the show case as well as games/activities/workshops to build theater skills for young performers). The director will also assign different staff/interns/CITs to choreograph and teach different songs to the campers. A directing internship with MYT or prior experience directing is preferred.
Session 2 - Rising Stars Workshop - Assistant Director
The assistant director will work with the director to create a themed showcase, select music, create and teach choreography, and plan/implement educational games to build theater skills.
Sessions 1-4 - Stage Manager (paid staff or volunteer internship)
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 blocking slides, uploading videos to the shared cast folder, creating the runsheet, and organizing/running the backstage. Applicants can apply for individual session(s) or the full summer.
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 on Saturdays in May to choreograph dances for the show, plan games/crafts, and learn strategies for working with children.
Selected CITs will be sent registration information ($99 fee). Selected CITs do NOT register for session 1. The CIT program is open to students entering grades 9-12 in fall 2023, who are an active member of MYT. The number of CIT spots (between 8-12 spots) 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.
Applications are due April 15th. Accepted students will be notified via email by May 7th.
Questions? Email Joe, CIT & Intern Director 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 8th. Interviews will be held the week of April 10th. In your cover letter, be sure to specify which position(s) you are applying for.
Session 1 - Winnie the Pooh KIDS - 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.
Session 1 - Junior Company Workshop - Assistant Director (volunteer internship)
Gain directing experience helping the staff prepare workshops/lessons around character, choreography, auditions, tech, and more.
Session 2 - Rising Stars Workshop - 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.
Sessions 1-4 - Stage Manager (paid staff or volunteer internship)
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 blocking slides, uploading videos to the shared cast folder, creating the runsheet, and organizing/running the backstage. Applicants can apply for individual session(s) or the full summer.
