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About the role

The California Actors Workshop is seeking an experienced and inspiring acting instructor to join our summer faculty for one or two-week conservatory-style programs for middle-school or high school students. The successful candidate will have professional credentials as an actor or director as well as experience teaching. An MFA in Acting or Directing is highly desirable. All applicants should have a strong foundation in Stanislavski-based realism, but additional specialties in musical theater, comedy, movement, voice, improvisation, on-camera acting, or verse drama would also be welcome.

Responsibilities

• Teach acting, creative expression, and public speaking skills to students in a safe and supportive environment.
• Work with high school or college age students in an academic setting.
• Lead daily monologue and scene work, as well as elective classes like improvisation and script writing.
• Provide personalized feedback to each student to help them identify areas for improvement and build upon their strengths.
• Facilitate ensemble scene work to emphasize collaboration and teamwork.
• Assist the camp director with active supervision, recreational activities, and some administrative tasks.
• Guide students on excursions and act as mentors.
• Ensure the health and safety of students while fulfilling instructional objectives.

Requirements

• 3+ years' experience teaching acting or significant subject matter knowledge.
• Bachelor's degree required; MFA preferred.
• A passion for theater education.
• A calm and professional demeanor.
• Self-motivation and follow-through.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Professional credentials as an actor or director.
• Experience teaching in an academic setting.
• Strong foundation in Stanislavski-based realism.
• Additional specialties in musical theater, comedy, movement, voice, improvisation, on-camera acting, or verse drama are welcome.

Skills

• Ability to inspire and motivate students.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of various acting techniques and styles.

Benefits

• Housing and meals are included for instructors.

Pay

• Details about pay are not specified in the posted information.

Schedule

• Instructors may be hired for one session or both sessions of this program. Please indicate your availability on your application.
• Available sessions: High School Actors Workshop @ Stanford July 20 - July 26 (housing/meals provided).