Job Offer
Summer Job Posting: Director of Children’s Programming
Grinder Productions is Centre Wellington’s most diverse live theatre company. We are seeking an energetic, positive, out-going person to assist us with our Children and Youth programs this summer. Most of the work involved in this position will be conducted at our signature summer venue, the Ennotville Historical Library, a 19th century community hall located in the tiny Hamlet of Ennotville, Ontario, between the town of Fergus and the city of Guelph.
This position will have two areas of responsibility.
- Cast, direct, design, produce and assist with the promotion of our Children’s Series, 10 one-act Children’s plays, one each Saturday from June 26th – August 28th.
- Conduct two drama camps for kids ages 8-12, one in July and one in August. Each camp will be four weeks long, and cover the basics of theatre/performance. May conclude with a small show.
The Ideal candidate for this position will have:
- An exceptionally positive attitude
- The ability to keep track of a large number of projects at one time
- Previous experience in Children’s theatre
- Previous experience in theatre production
- Previous directing experience
- A Police check (PRC) may also be required (we’re looking into this)
Start Date: The week of May 23rd
End Date: The week of August 22nd
Remuneration: This position will pay $200 per week.
You will need to attend auditions on Saturday, May 29th in order to cast the shows. One or more meetings will also be required for production planning and curriculum development.
Please e-mail your resume and/or portfolio no later than May 10th to:
Eric and Julie Goudie
Creative and Executive Co-Directors
Grinder Productions
Telephone: 519-780-7593
E-mail: grinder@grinderproductions.org
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