Seeking passionate, flexible, fun-loving, and diverse In-Person Performers and Teaching Artists with theatre backgrounds available this summer. Mainstages, LLC is an educational theater company for children located in Astoria, Queens. Wherever there is an opportunity to foster our core values of Connection, Character, Improvisation, and Imagination in kids, we're there. There are two chief components to the work that we do; programming, where adult Teaching Artists and Directors teach kids and kids perform, and performances where adult performers travel across the country performing shows with children as the audience. No matter what we do, our content is always highly interactive and engaging, with a focus on the core values that are most important to children. Mainstages strives to create a safe, equitable, and inclusive environment for both our staff and kids so everyone feels empowered to explore, play and be their authentic selves. We aim to “drop the mic” in our work; using entertainment to frame important life lessons for children grades pre-k through high school.
Important Considerations:
The majority of our programming is in Eastern Queens, Westchester, Long Island, and New Jersey so traveling long distances is a requirement.
Ideally, we would like to hire people who are energetic and passionate about both interested in Performing and Teaching.
If you drive and/or have a vehicle that is a plus!
Performers: Lead, All Genders, 18+
many of the performances take place on weekdays, with some weekend performances. We are looking for dynamic character actors with a contagious personalities and an innate ability to connect with children. An ideal candidate can host a game show, play 3 characters in an interactive performance, and improvise while implementing a values-based curriculum that is often applied in Jewish and other spiritual settings. Working knowledge of A/V equipment is preferred, but not required.
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Teaching Artists: Lead, All Genders, 18+
seasonal Part-Time Summer Teaching Artist:
Teaching Artist will facilitate recurring programming two (or more) dates a week. Our session will run as workshop programming packed with fun activities every camper will enjoy! This position is ideal for candidates who have limited availability but can commit to select dates over a 6-8 week period. While some camps are able to provide bussing from the city to the camp location we do ask that you are also able to self-report.
Time Commitment:
Day Camps typically require 2-3 days per week on weekdays running morning-afternoon sessions. You will be facilitating 4-7 sessions per date.
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Substitute Teaching Artists and Performers: Lead, All Genders, 18+
substitute Teaching Artists and Performers will fill in as needed during the summer. Subs will fill in for the Lead Teaching Artist, the lead teaching artist will provide the sub with lesson plans to facilitate. Subs for Performers are provided a script or setlist to follow.
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Estimated payment amount: US$800.00 - US$1,800.00 for 8 weeks of work
Additional: Pay is $75-225.00 per date depending on the number of sessions for Teaching Artists (majority in the $125-150 range). Performer pay is $100-200 per date.
Rehearsal and Production Dates & Locations
Camp contracts are typically 8 weeks in length (June–August). Camps are located in Westchester and NYC for Teaching Artists.
Astoria, NY; New York, NY; White Plains, NY; Nyack, NY; Tarrytown, NY
