Acting Masterclass Instructor

ActUp Theater is seeking an Acting Masterclass Instructor to help conduct a 1-day masterclass on various acting techniques. This role will be for the production of Once on this Island! This position provides an inclusive community for participants at any and all abilities to creatively challenge and express themselves through training and performance. Duties include fostering a classroom environment focused on learning proper acting techniques including (but not limited to) speech technique, character interpretation, and ability to absorb direction from a director.

This role will play a central role in management and supporting the work of ActUp Theater Arts Academy. At this fall's ActUp Theater Arts Academy (ATAA), we will work with participants to sharpen their skills through a series of masterclasses that will propel their talent, improve their academic achievement, and empower them to explore their talent! ATAA will provide instruction from teaching artists, interactive training, and team building experiences. This exciting position will be an asset to ActUp Theater!

The masterclass will take place on September 21st, 2024, from 9am-3:00pm.

Sound/Light Tech Engineer

ActUp Theater is a Sound/Light Technician to play a central role in and support the work of ActUp Theater’s 2025 production, Once on this Island. The Sound/Light Technician will be responsible for the setup, maintenance, and teardown of all audio and visual equipment, including microphones, speakers, cables, sound and mixing boards, video cameras, etc. This role will also involve managing and controlling lighting for live productions. Key duties include collaborating closely with the Director and Set Designer to ensure seamless integration of sound, video, and lighting elements, troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, and ensuring optimal performance of all media systems throughout the production.

Dance Masterclass Instructor

ActUp Theater is seeking a Dance Masterclass Instructor to conduct a 1-day masterclass on movement technique. This role will be for the production of Once on this Island! This position provides an inclusive community for participants at any and all abilities to creatively challenge and express themselves through training and performance. Duties include creating a class focused on learning proper dance technique such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns.

This role will play a central role in management and supporting the work of ActUp Theater Arts Academy. At this spring's ActUp Theater Arts Academy (ATAA), we will work with participants to sharpen their skills through a series of masterclasses that will propel their talent, improve their academic achievement, and empower them to explore their talent! ATAA will provide instruction from teaching artists, interactive training, and team building experiences. This exciting position will be an asset to ActUp Theater!

The masterclass will take place on February 22nd, 2025, from 9:00am-3:00pm.

Singing Masterclass Instructor

ActUp Theater is seeking a Singing Masterclass Instructor to help conduct a 1-day masterclass on vocal techniques. This role will be for the production of Once on this Island! This position provides an inclusive community for participants at any and all abilities to creatively challenge and express themselves through training and performance. Duties include creating a class focused on learning proper singing techniques such as proper vocal technique, warm-ups, emotional interpretation, and performance readiness.

This role will play a central role in management and supporting the work of ActUp Theater Arts Academy. At this spring’s ActUp Theater Arts Academy (ATAA), we will work with participants to sharpen their skills through a series of masterclasses that will propel their talent, improve their academic achievement, and empower them to explore their talent! ATAA will provide instruction from teaching artists, interactive training, and team building experiences. This exciting position will be an asset to ActUp Theater!

The masterclass will take place on February 22nd, 2025, from 9:00am-3:00pm.

Photographer
/Videographer

ActUp Theater is hiring a Videographer/Photographer to play an essential role in our Spring 2025 production of Once on this Island. This role will help capture and create compelling visual narratives through both photography and videography, working closely with the production team to understand their vision. Responsibilities include taking high-quality photos and videos during rehearsals and performances, as well as editing these assets to deliver polished final products. The role will bring creative flair, strong communication skills, and artistic talent to effectively showcase the energy of the production.

Stage Manager

ActUp Theater is seeking a Stage Manager to play a central role in managing and supporting the work of ActUp Theater’s production of Once on this Island. The Stage Manager will be responsible for supporting and organizing all the different teams involved in the day-to-day running of the production; from rehearsals through post-show. Duties include leading stage staff and delegating tasks to achieve the goals of the production and ensure the safety of the production participants. Additional duties include setting the rehearsal schedule, maintaining correspondence with all stage employees to ensure props, lighting, wardrobe, and all other aspects of the production are running accordingly, corresponding with the Production Manager for additional duties.

Vocal Instructor

ActUp Theater is hiring Vocal Instructors to teach scores and facilitate vocal lessons for our lead cast members in our upcoming production, Once on this Island. Duties include creating rehearsal spaces focused on learning proper singing techniques such as proper vocal technique, warm-ups, emotional interpretation, and performance readiness. This role will vitally support the work of ActUp Theater.

Production Manager

ActUp Theater is hiring a Production Manager to play a central role in the management of the production Once on this Island, led by ActUp Theater. The Production Manager will be responsible for the planning, outreach, and day-to-day management of the production. Duties include leading program staff and delegating tasks to achieve the goals of the production and ensuring the safety of the production participants. Additional duties include monitoring production budgets, managing communication between the cast, parents, and staff, and overseeing outreach duties to engage with the local community! This exciting position will be an asset to ActUp Theater!

Makeup Artist

ActUp Theater is hiring a Makeup Artist to play a central role in and support the work of ActUp Theater’s production of Once on this Island. The Makeup Artist will be responsible for creating appropriate makeup designs for our cast in our upcoming production. Duties include collaborating with the costume designer, analyzing conceptual details for a cohesive makeup design, providing time estimates and materials that match a diverse cast, and ensuring all products meet safety standards for actors. Additional duties include creating makeup design samples for the cast, providing makeup services on production days, and doing touch-up work as necessary.

Dance Instructor

ActUp Theater is hiring Dance Instructors for our upcoming production, Once on this Island. This role will play a central role in management and supporting the work of ActUp Theater. Dance Instructors will be responsible for choreographing and teaching a dynamic routine ensuring challenging choreography for select dance performances from the Once on this Island soundtrack, and teaching creative age-appropriate movement, dance skills, student self-directed improvisation and composition and interdisciplinary inquiry projects.

Set Painter

ActUp Theater is hiring a Set Painter to paint and decorate the props for our 10-year anniversary production, Once On This Island. This role will play a central role in management and supporting the work of ActUp Theater. Duties will include painting various set designs and props for our upcoming production. We believe this candidate can meet the minimum requirements, and exceeds our preferred qualities for employment including, but not limited to, working independently on a large-scale project, and having competency in architecture, scale, and artistic technique.

Set Builder

ActUp Theater is hiring a Set Builder to design and construct the set for our upcoming, Once on this Island. This role will play a central role in management and supporting the work of ActUp Theater. The Set Builder will be responsible for conceptualizing and creating the set design for our upcoming production. Duties include collaborating with the director, researching architectural details, providing cost and time estimates, and ensuring all sets meet safety standards. Additional duties include creating samples and sketches for the design, and coordinating the design, rental, and construction of the set.

Costumer

ActUp Theater is seeking a Costumer to join our team for our upcoming production, Once on this Island. The Costumer will be responsible for designing, creating, and managing all costumes for the show, ensuring that each character's attire enhances the narrative and complements the overall aesthetic of the production. This role is essential in bringing the visual elements of Once on this Island to life.

Musical Engineer

ActUp Theater is hiring Musical Engineers to produce the musical selections for our upcoming production, Once on this Island. This role will play a central role in management and supporting the work of ActUp Theater.

Dance Instructor

ActUp Theater is hiring Dance Instructors for our upcoming production, Once on this Island. This role will play a central role in management and supporting the work of ActUp Theater. Dance Instructors will be responsible for choreographing and teaching a dynamic routine ensuring challenging choreography for select dance performances from the Once on this Island soundtrack, and teaching creative age-appropriate movement, dance skills, student self-directed improvisation and composition and interdisciplinary inquiry projects.

Choreographer

ActUp Theater is hiring Choreographers for our upcoming production, Once on this Island. This role will play a central role in management and supporting the work of ActUp Theater. Choreographers will be responsible for choreographing and teaching a dynamic routine ensuring challenging choreography for select dance performances from the Once on this Island soundtrack, and teaching creative age-appropriate movement, dance skills, student self-directed improvisation and composition and interdisciplinary inquiry projects.

Report To: This position reports to the Lead Dance Choreographer